Patrick Swayze Hospitalized

76. Stage IV pancreatic cancer in a smoker with pneumonia IS the expiration date.
Wise up.

Posted at 9:08PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Selah

77. Selah, what a lovely person u must b in person...NOT

Posted at 10:20PM on Jan 9th 2009 by life is just not fair at one time or another

78. Praying that you get thru this step back!! You are truly a wonderful person may God watch over you!

Posted at 9:18PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Deborah

79. Dear Patrick and family...I am so sorry. I went through the same thing with my own husband of 28 years and 4 months and 5 days. My husband was 49 yrs old. He passed away Dec. 17th, 2003 of pancreatic cancer. He was a big strong guy like you Patrick. Two doctors told him to go to mental health and didn't think anything was wrong with him. He passed away 4 months and 5 days after the date of his diagnosis. He went in the hospital with pnuemonia and he then had to go to Hospice. There was nothing more they could do for him. He developed a fistula and became septic. I pray for you and Lisa and your family. It is literal HELL to go through. My husband had 11 chemo treatments with GemZAR. Sorry Patrick. Love U

Posted at 9:21PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Robin

80.
hmmm, :scratches chin:

I recall someone close to me diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer 3 years ago (smoker) and she's still alive

wise up? hahaha

Posted at 9:21PM on Jan 9th 2009 by truthiness

81. I also watched his interview with BW. It was hard to sit and watch without having sadness and tears.
He is a wonderful inspiring human.....to work 12 hour days filming his new show and on weekends having his chemo treatments was shocking to hear.
Most all of us have had family members or friends that have had cancer and chemo treatments......it really takes a toll on your body and mind.
Partrick Swayze should be commended for his courage. strength and postive attitude!!!!
He holds a special place in many of our hearts!!

Posted at 9:28PM on Jan 9th 2009 by #7

82. I'm praying for you to make a full recovery from this pneumonia Patrick and for the cure you and many have been waiting for.
You are such a good man. God bless you and help you through this.

Posted at 9:32PM on Jan 9th 2009 by SuziON

83. #18 was blunt and to the point but informative. I hadn't realized that Patrick's immune system might not be able to fight off the pneumonia and that he could die from this rather than the disease itself. When I saw him doing his interview with Barbara Walters the other night, I could see his breathing was somewhat compromised so he probably already had the pneumonia. Yes, we're all going to die but the scary part is knowing that it might be a lot closer than thinking decades in the future. This is terribly sad. I felt like I knew him after seeing the interview....he is so brave.

Posted at 9:33PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Lana

84. God Bless you Patrick...hope you a speedy recovery...Stay Strong and Positive...you have so many fans that send their love your way...

Posted at 9:50PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Bulldog Mom

85. My thoughts and prayers are with you Patrick, Get Well Soon.

Posted at 9:51PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Sandy

86. Dear Patrick, I know that you are tired, and feeling pretty crummy right now, but I'm quite sure that you know that with God ALL things are possible. God loves you, and he will help you through this and any other battle/opstical you might face. Lean on him now, and ask that he cleanse you with the blood of Jesus; let that blood spilled on the cross make you whole! You have so many people who love you; family, friends, fans...but most of all GOD LOVES YOU!! I'm quite sure that millions of prayers are being offered up on your behalf tonight; I know that I'm saying one for you. I also know what it's like to face cancer; I found out I had stage 3-B breast cancer in May of '2000. My youngest son had to have his kidey removed due to cancer last year (hw was only 23 1/2 years old), and we're still trying to find some way for him to see an oncologist..in the meantime God is protecting him. You see; I do know what I'm talking about when I say that God still works miracles, and all you have to do is ask and have enough faith to be the size of a mustard seed...'He will do the rest! May God bless you and cradle you close to his heart always,
Robin

Posted at 10:13PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Robin in Orlando

87. Our Love and Prayers are with you and your family! You are an Awesome Guy!! Thanks for letting us into your life! I too have cancer and was very inspired by you!!!

Posted at 2:31PM on Jan 10th 2009 by julietp

88. PATRICK , MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS YOU JOURNEY THROUGH THIS HORRIBLE DISEASE. I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT LISA AND YOU ARE GOING THROUGH.I LOST MY HUSBAND ( 47 YEARS OLD )ON MEMORIAL DAY 2008 AFTER TWO YEARS OF TREATMENT. THE ONE THING THAT I KNOW IS TO CHERISH EACH DAY THAT YOU HAVE TOGETHER. THE LOVE YOU HAVE MAKES YOU FIGHT AS HARD AS YOU CAN . I PRAY TO GOD THAT YOU LIVE FOR A LONG TIME. GOD BLESS YOU,PATRICK YOU ARE ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS!

Posted at 12:21PM on Feb 4th 2009 by Wendy BP

89. The great Michael Landon was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer at the same age as Patrick. As optimistic as he was, Michael was gone within 6 months. Patrick is defying the odds and I pray he continues. .

Posted at 10:37PM on Jan 9th 2009 by Dee

90. Sadly, as one poster mentioned, this is very bad, and I would love to see a miracle happen, something that would all give us hope, but miracles are getting fewer and further between nowadays. I've seen the effects of pancreatic cancer, and it is a horrible, upsetting disease. I would love to see him beat this, as he beat his alcholism, and live the rest of his life with his family. I don't, unfortunately see that happening, but I desperately want to see it happen. I lost my dad to the disease, two years ago, and if Swayze beat it, it would greatly benefit other patients in the long run. It is so sad that Pancreatic cancer, while the most aggressive type of cancer, is one of the most under funded and under researched. It really needs more funding to develop a cure. If funding was increased, who knows how many lives could be saved.

Alot of people have unfairly claimed that Swayze brought it on himself, due to his smoking and alcoholism. That is unfair and mean, in many respects. My dad had stopped smoking for over 15 years before he was diagnosed, and enjoyed only the seldom drink, never going overboard ever in his life, and often preferring a soda over an alcoholic drink, or sticking with tea. He still got the disease, and my mum, my brother and myself miss him every day.

Posted at 10:50PM on Jan 9th 2009 by irritated by dimwitted actors and actresses