Confirmed: Patrick Swayze Has Cancer

Posted Mar 5th 2008 5:19PM by TMZ Staff

Patrick SwayzeTMZ has confirmed reports that actor Patrick Swayze is suffering from cancer.

Swayze's publicist issued the following statement to TMZ: "Actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and is currently undergoing treatment."

The statement continues, "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."

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1. So sorry o hear

Posted at 5:22PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Oh My

2. Wishing him well... first?!

Posted at 5:22PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Mrs Henderson

3. That is horrible!

Posted at 5:23PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Kerry

4. Positive healing vibes heading your way Patrick xxx

Posted at 5:23PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Ange

5. Confirmed? Oh TMZ how rude of you. Hope this can be treated and beaten. Saying a Prayer for you Patrick

Posted at 5:23PM on Mar 5th 2008 by alex200606

6. loved him in ghosts and dirty dancing... always wished he was tying a hankie on MY door knob : ) i pray he gets well...

Posted at 5:23PM on Mar 5th 2008 by ChanChik

7. Oh bless him. I hope it all turns out well for him.

Posted at 5:24PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Britney\\\'s Weave

8. first!! woo hoo

Posted at 5:24PM on Mar 5th 2008 by AMANDA

9. Get better soon.

Posted at 5:24PM on Mar 5th 2008 by ok

10. Saying a prayer for him! God bless

Posted at 5:24PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Ashana

11. Thank God! I thought he already died and Perez is reporting that he only had 5 weeks to live!

Posted at 5:24PM on Mar 5th 2008 by KayCee

12. thats so sad

Posted at 5:25PM on Mar 5th 2008 by NA

13. I hope he is responding well. Fox News reports that he only has weeks to live. I hope that TMZ's story is the correct one.

Posted at 5:25PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Wendy

14. Patrick, will keep you in my prayers. Keep fighting!

Posted at 5:25PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Dallas

15. Poor guy

Posted at 5:25PM on Mar 5th 2008 by TMZFan

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