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

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

17. Poor guy

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

18. Thank you for all the great movies. We hope you get better soon! We love you!

Posted at 5:33PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Callie, Lauren, and Christie

19. I hated to hear this so much. I have enjoyed his movies over the years and always liked him. I pray for his recovery.

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

20. Sadly, the remission/cure rate of Pancreatic cancer is extremely low. That is the one of the most quick acting cancers out there, with a life expectancy from a few weeks to a few months.

Posted at 5:35PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Working

21. Patrick was a guest star on an episode of M*A*S*H playing a soldier who develops leukemia. Kinda freaky.

Poor guy. Hope he pulls through this.

Posted at 5:26PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Nor Cal Reader

22. Wendy don't trust Fox News!

Posted at 5:26PM on Mar 5th 2008 by KayCee

23. He is a dedicated husband and a good guy. A rare one in Hollywood! Why do the good ones have such bad things happen to them?

Posted at 5:27PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Jo-jo

24. So sad. Statistically only 5% of individuals with pancreatic cancer survive. Hopefully he'll beat the odds. I wish him and his family the best in his treatment!

Posted at 5:27PM on Mar 5th 2008 by dirty dancing is iconic

25. It must suck making such a big deal about posting first and then it turns out you were not first. Making Amanda look the fool.

Posted at 5:28PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Pedroplrty

26. Wow, thats so terrible, Not to be negative, but Pancreatic or Bile Duct cancer is a death sentance

Posted at 5:28PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Axl

27. Thanks for finding this out, TMZ. I had been reading reports that he had only 5 weeks to live. Glad to hear he is responding well to treatment. We love you, Patrick!!!

Posted at 5:28PM on Mar 5th 2008 by ChanelShades

28. GET ON THE BALL TMZ....your a day late...as usual. Not only does he have cancer...The reports are that all treaments have FAILED and the cancer has spread so rapidly that he only has 5 weeks to live.

Posted at 5:29PM on Mar 5th 2008 by richrich

29. Prayers for you Patrick.

Posted at 5:30PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Dan

30. Hope he continues to respond well to treatment.......We are all praying for you Patrick~!!

Posted at 5:29PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Lucieann

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