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Janice · 03-05-2008, 07:07 PM

Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer

LOS ANGELES (March 5) - Patrick Swayze, the actor and dancer who starred in such hit films as "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost," has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, published reports said Wednesday.

Swayze, 55, was diagnosed with cancer more than a month ago, the New York Post reported on its Web site, citing a representative for the actor.

A publicist for 'Dirty Dancing' heartthrob Patrick Swayze tells the New York Post that the actor is battling pancreatic cancer and might only have weeks to live.

The Post story follows similar reports in the tabloid press.

According to the Post, the average life expectancy is six to nine months, with only 4 percent of patients live more than five years. Get More Information on Pancreatic Cancer

A statement released by Swayze's representative toTMZ says the actor is responding to treatment for the disease:

"Patrick's physician Dr. George Fisher states, 'Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far. All of the reports stating the timeframe of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue."

"We are considerably more optimistic.' Patrick is continuing his normal schedule during this time, which includes working on upcoming projects. The outpouring of support and concern he has already received from the public is deeply appreciated by Patrick and his family."

Swayze, 55, is best known for his role as dance instructor Johnny Castle opposite Jennifer Grey's character, infatuated teenager Frances "Baby" Houseman, in the 1987 movie musical "Dirty Dancing."

The film, which centers on an unlikely romance between the pair at a 1960s resort in the Catskills of New York, defied expectations to become a massive hit, earning both actors Golden Globe Award nominations.

Swayze performed the song "She's Like the Wind" for the movie's soundtrack and his signature line, "Nobody puts Baby in the corner," has become a pop culture staple.

"Dirty Dancing," which also featured the Oscar-winning song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" -- remains widely popular two decades later and is replayed almost constantly on TV in the United States.

Swayze went on to star alongside Demi Moore in the 1990 tear-jerker romance "Ghost," which also became a huge box office hit and was nominated for an Academy Award for best picture.

The Texas-born Swayze, whose dancer-choreographer mother owned a Houston ballet studio, began performing at an early age and got his start in show business

AB · 03-05-2008, 07:12 PM

Hope he beats the cancer but that survival rate for pancreatic cancer doesn't sound very good.

Janice · 03-05-2008, 07:15 PM

^ That's true Anna. My husband's best friend is dying from it now. His doctor gave him six to nine months to live. Michael Landon was diagnosed in December of 1991, and died the following July. The problem is that, by the time people exhibit symptoms, the disease is in an advanced stage and has metastasized.

Ohio8 · 03-05-2008, 07:24 PM

According to www.aol.com, Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Dean Winchester · 03-05-2008, 07:25 PM

that's very very sad. Who didn't love Dirty Dancing or Ghost?

Brian Damage · 03-05-2008, 07:27 PM

I was shocked when I heard this on the radio today. Pancreatic cancer is the worst type of cancer there is. My prayers are with Swayze and his family. What a horrible shock.

Mr. Television · 03-05-2008, 07:32 PM

Wow this is a shock. Patrick Swayze was such an 80's icon. I hope he can beat it. My prayers go to him and his family.

dlemond · 03-05-2008, 07:33 PM

That is horrible news.

I wish him the best and hope for a full recovery.

Janice · 03-05-2008, 07:36 PM

Two nice videos.

Dirty Dancing
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jJMKnE3EjsM

Ghost
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3P2_f1XCMC0

Zoneboy · 03-05-2008, 07:37 PM

This is really sad news to wake up to, Patrick's co-star in Road House (Jeff Healey) just died from cancer and now his prognosis doesn't look so good. I wish him well but as already stated, Pancreatic cancer is the worst type there is.

friendsfan77 · 03-05-2008, 07:43 PM

That just sucks.

LuLu Rogers · 03-05-2008, 07:57 PM

I really feel for him. My mom works at a Cancer center and she knows for a fact that Pancreatic Cancer is the worst. She just lost a patient to it last week. He was diagnosed a month ago and died last week, very scary

Dean Winchester · 03-05-2008, 08:09 PM

IMO, Ghost has always had such hard rewatchability because of how sad it really is, especially the last ten minutes.... with Patrick dying in real life, it'll be even harder to watch IMO.

ilovethe80s · 03-05-2008, 08:23 PM

I hope he gets better this is sad

I was reading about it earlier. I really enjoyed him in Dirty Dancing.

Ireneparalegal · 03-05-2008, 09:09 PM

OMG he only has weeks to live? This is horrible. I really feel sorry for what he must be going through as well as his family. I pray God makes a miracle for him and anyone who is suffering from any illness.

03-05-2008, 07:07 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Patrick Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer LOS ANGELES (March 5) - Patrick Swayze, the actor and dancer who starred in such hit films as "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost," has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, published reports said Wednesday. Swayze, 55, was diagnosed with cancer more than a month ago, the New York Post reported on its Web site, citing a representative for the actor. A publicist for 'Dirty Dancing' heartthrob Patrick Swayze tells the New York Post that the actor is battling pancreatic cancer and might only have weeks to live. The Post story follows similar reports in the tabloid press. According to the Post, the average life expectancy is six to nine months, with only 4 percent of patients live more than five years. Get More Information on Pancreatic Cancer A statement released by Swayze's representative toTMZ says the actor is responding to treatment for the disease: "Patrick's physician Dr. George Fisher states, 'Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far. All of the reports stating the timeframe of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue." "We are considerably more optimistic.' Patrick is continuing his normal schedule during this time, which includes working on upcoming projects. The outpouring of support and concern he has already received from the public is deeply appreciated by Patrick and his family." Swayze, 55, is best known for his role as dance instructor Johnny Castle opposite Jennifer Grey's character, infatuated teenager Frances "Baby" Houseman, in the 1987 movie musical "Dirty Dancing." The film, which centers on an unlikely romance between the pair at a 1960s resort in the Catskills of New York, defied expectations to become a massive hit, earning both actors Golden Globe Award nominations. Swayze performed the song "She's Like the Wind" for the movie's soundtrack and his signature line, "Nobody puts Baby in the corner," has become a pop culture staple. "Dirty Dancing," which also featured the Oscar-winning song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" -- remains widely popular two decades later and is replayed almost constantly on TV in the United States. Swayze went on to star alongside Demi Moore in the 1990 tear-jerker romance "Ghost," which also became a huge box office hit and was nominated for an Academy Award for best picture. The Texas-born Swayze, whose dancer-choreographer mother owned a Houston ballet studio, began performing at an early age and got his start in show business

03-05-2008, 07:24 PM	#4
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,899	Bad news regarding Patrick Swayze. According to www.aol.com, Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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03-05-2008, 07:27 PM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	I was shocked when I heard this on the radio today. Pancreatic cancer is the worst type of cancer there is. My prayers are with Swayze and his family. What a horrible shock.
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03-05-2008, 07:32 PM	#7
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,127	Wow this is a shock. Patrick Swayze was such an 80's icon. I hope he can beat it. My prayers go to him and his family.
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03-05-2008, 07:37 PM	#10
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,342	This is really sad news to wake up to, Patrick's co-star in Road House (Jeff Healey) just died from cancer and now his prognosis doesn't look so good. I wish him well but as already stated, Pancreatic cancer is the worst type there is.
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03-05-2008, 07:12 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Hope he beats the cancer but that survival rate for pancreatic cancer doesn't sound very good.

03-05-2008, 07:15 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	^ That's true Anna. My husband's best friend is dying from it now. His doctor gave him six to nine months to live. Michael Landon was diagnosed in December of 1991, and died the following July. The problem is that, by the time people exhibit symptoms, the disease is in an advanced stage and has metastasized.

03-05-2008, 07:25 PM	#5
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	that's very very sad. Who didn't love Dirty Dancing or Ghost?

03-05-2008, 07:33 PM	#8
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	That is horrible news. I wish him the best and hope for a full recovery.

03-05-2008, 07:36 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Two nice videos. Dirty Dancing http://youtube.com/watch?v=jJMKnE3EjsM Ghost http://youtube.com/watch?v=3P2_f1XCMC0

03-05-2008, 07:43 PM	#11
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	That just sucks.

03-05-2008, 07:57 PM	#12
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	I really feel for him. My mom works at a Cancer center and she knows for a fact that Pancreatic Cancer is the worst. She just lost a patient to it last week. He was diagnosed a month ago and died last week, very scary
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03-05-2008, 08:09 PM	#13
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	IMO, Ghost has always had such hard rewatchability because of how sad it really is, especially the last ten minutes.... with Patrick dying in real life, it'll be even harder to watch IMO.

03-05-2008, 08:23 PM	#14
ilovethe80s Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 28, 2002 Location: MA Posts: 6,961	I hope he gets better this is sad I was reading about it earlier. I really enjoyed him in Dirty Dancing.

03-05-2008, 09:09 PM	#15
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	OMG he only has weeks to live? This is horrible. I really feel sorry for what he must be going through as well as his family. I pray God makes a miracle for him and anyone who is suffering from any illness.