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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31. OH NO!!
Please get well Patrick.
My prayers are with him and his family.
If anybody can beat this it's Patrick.

Posted at 5:31PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Pippa

32. Wow. Pancreatic cancer. That kind of cancer is the fastest to progress and kill. So unfortunate, but luckily he has graced the world with a living presence in film.

Posted at 5:32PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Heather

33. 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

34. This is absolutely sad news. :0(

Posted at 5:34PM on Mar 5th 2008 by kssmiles

35. Hope all goes well for him. Pancreatic cancer is usually a very painful and devastating cancer. The life expectancy is very dismal. Prayers for him.

Posted at 5:34PM on Mar 5th 2008 by C

36. That really sucks. I'm sorry to hear that.

Posted at 5:34PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Jessilicious

37. 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

38. Unfortunately, by the time pancreatic cancer is found, it is too late and they have a few weeks left. My prayers and thoughts are with Patrick and his family right now during this aweful time.

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

39. Nobody puts Swayze in the corner

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

40. Patrick Swayze Has Cancer! Paris Hilton A-Ok!!

Posted at 5:36PM on Mar 5th 2008 by poopsmear

41. Stay strong Patrick!!!! Sending well wishes your way

Posted at 5:36PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Erika

42. my god, that poor soul has to answer to you

Posted at 5:36PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Janice

43. I really hope he can beat this! Stupid perez is saying he only has 5 weeks to live-MAX!

Posted at 5:36PM on Mar 5th 2008 by kimmyt

44. DAN-
You can really live without your pancreas? Seriously?? Than why doesn't everyone who has pancreatic cancer get it removed? No joke, I really want to know. And sorry to hear about your health problems.....

Posted at 5:36PM on Mar 5th 2008 by kimmyt

45. OMG I am truly sorry.......Loved him in Ghost and DIrty Dancing. He is so young. Please Patrick keep fight it. You are in my prayers. God Bless

Posted at 5:36PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Emy

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