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

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

47. Nobody puts Swayze in the corner

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

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

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

49. 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

50. 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

51. Pray, pray, pray!! I know a man who was diagnosed w/ pancreatic cancer and given 2 months to live. That was 11 years ago and today he runs 5 miles 4 times a week. Reprieves for this type of cancer are few and far between, but they do happen!!

Posted at 5:38PM on Mar 5th 2008 by julie smith

52. everybody that keeps saying "I hope he can beat this" or "get well".... He can't ... pancreatic cancer is terminal, there is no cure! Which makes this all very heartbreaking!

Posted at 5:38PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Me

53. So, so sorry to hear about Patrick Swayze. He may not be the "finest" actor around, but he is a true icon of quintessential American film.. He delivered some of the best movie memories of all time.

He has also "behaved" himself through the years and kept a relatively low and respectful profile. Having been married to the same woman for 33 years speaks volumes alone.

I will pray for his good health and recovery...

Posted at 5:38PM on Mar 5th 2008 by noitall

54. This is terrible news. Patrick is a wonderful person in all aspects. Hoping he remains strong, and knows the public supports him and his family. Bella

Posted at 5:39PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Bella

55. Dammit, dammit, dammit....poor Patrick...almost nobody recovers from pancreatic cancer. God bless him and his family.

Posted at 5:39PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Lulabelle

56. heard the news and very sorry about your illness which is a tough one to cure but i wish u and your familyl the very best and hope the treatment does good by you

Posted at 5:47PM on Mar 5th 2008 by sheshe

57. so sad, i absolutely love patrick. he seems like such a nice man.
not to mention dirty dancing is my favorite movie of all time.

i hope he can hang on, though with pancreatic cancer, its almost certain that his time is very limited .. :-(

Posted at 5:41PM on Mar 5th 2008 by casi

58. Heart felt love and loud prayers for you and your family Patrick!!!

Posted at 10:24PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Ann Moniz

59. heard the news and i am very sorry of your illness. this is a very tough disease to cure pancreatic cancer but i do wish u and your family the very best and hope all turns out well for you.

Posted at 5:45PM on Mar 5th 2008 by sheshe

60. LOTS OF PRAYERS COMING YOUR WAY PATRICK...YOU HAVE ENTERTAINED US OVER THE YEARS AND YOU ARE LOVED GOD BLESS GET WELL SOON...

Posted at 5:44PM on Mar 5th 2008 by nuff_said

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