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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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76. Pancreatic cancer means lights out...many go toes up within weeks of diagnosis. Sorry to hear about it and I wish his family well.

Posted at 5:52PM on Mar 5th 2008 by DeathKnell

77. I am so sorry to hear that he is so ill. I have always lenjoyed Patrick swazye. I wish He and his whole family all our prayers. His family and he will need all the love and strength to fight through. Thanks for all the enjoyable moments.

Posted at 6:01PM on Mar 5th 2008 by TessE

78. I'll keep you in my prayers Patrick! You'll make it through this!

Posted at 7:13PM on Mar 5th 2008 by fanat1982

79. The movie "Road House" was a jinx. First Jeff Healey and now Patrick Swayze

Posted at 5:52PM on Mar 5th 2008 by chas

80. I, personally, have never known anyone to survive pancreatic cancer. I do hope the treatments slow it down. I hope he survives it

Posted at 5:55PM on Mar 5th 2008 by jan

81. Good luck to you Patrick, may God bless and heal you.

Posted at 5:55PM on Mar 5th 2008 by leilani

82. I am praying for Patrick and his family
I am in a compnay that sells Nutraceuticals [ Vtamins and Mineal] and really would like to help him with this illness

Posted at 5:56PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Missdessa

83. Poor Goldie Hawn. Oh Wait, that's Kurt Russell.

They are rather interchangeable, aren't they.

C'MON TMZ...DO A SIDE BY SIDE!

Posted at 5:56PM on Mar 5th 2008 by No one you know

84. Not really a Patrick Swayze fan, but this is tragic. He isn't even that old, so it's extra sad. So much life left to live. My grandmother died of pancreatic cancer; cancer as a whole is terrible, but pancreatic cancer is a bitch.

My thoughts are with the Swayze family and with all families struggle with the illness of a loved one. It's an awful thing to have to witness.

Posted at 5:57PM on Mar 5th 2008 by A.

85. I love Patrick Swayze. Get well i wish you the best keep your head up and get well very Soon!
We Love You Patrick xoxoxoxo!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:01PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Priscilla T

86. Wishing you well Patrick! We all grew up on your fabulous movies! "Waking up in Reno" was hilarious! Get well soon!!

Posted at 6:01PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Ct

87. Please send your prayers Patrick's way. Cancer can be beaten. Your prayers can do a lot

Posted at 5:59PM on Mar 5th 2008 by aliangel

88. It is so sad that someone that brings joy to others through his work is suffering. My prayers are with him.

Posted at 1:59PM on Apr 22nd 2008 by Becky

89. God save him.........

Posted at 5:58PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Pieta

90. pancreatic cancer has a 0% survival rate. Its more of a how long can you make it type of disease. Its very sad. My hubby's aunt had it and she beat all the odds and survived for 2 years before she passed on.

Posted at 6:02PM on Mar 5th 2008 by pohono

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