Confirmed: Patrick Swayze Has Cancer

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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496. Let's not put rose petails around this. You smoke like a chimney and drink like a fish, you die. Patrick shouldl be saying these very words to adoring, smoking, drinking fans of his.

Posted at 4:10AM on Mar 31st 2008 by Smoke and Die

497. very sad news

Posted at 7:17AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Hulk

498. Patrick, good luck and courage to you. I hope you'll be ok. Hold on, your Russian fans say prayers for you.

Posted at 1:23PM on Apr 17th 2008 by Loriena

499. Dear Mr. Swayze,

If your treatment should fail, please look into the Graviola story. This is totally natural; the tree grows in the Brazilian rain forest and a few other places and its products have been used by the inhabitants forever. It is not toxic to normal cells. It is available in capsule form from some reputable companies. Please ask your people to check the websites. The companies are not fly-by-nights. If all else should fail, it can't hurt to try. We want you to live!

Very best wishes to you and yours.

Posted at 4:54PM on Apr 17th 2008 by Henriette

500. I always wanted to meet him in person.... he is an excellant actor, it makes me sad to think he has cancer...good luck Patrick..

Posted at 10:38PM on Apr 25th 2008 by KarieM5744

501. its horrible something like hits u its hard 4 every one u no.i hope you be ok

Posted at 2:15PM on Apr 27th 2008 by sue

502. im a huge fan of yours i collected all your films no douth about that
im so so sorry that you are sick hope that you get better soon i will pray for you
you are in my thoughts

Posted at 6:05PM on May 21st 2008 by silia

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