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Quite shocking,:(

Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and might have just weeks to live, a representative for the actor has confirmed.
• Blog: The time of his life over?

The National Enquirer exclusively reported Swayze was diagnosed in late January, and the cancer has spread to other parts of his body.

A representative confirmed the report to the New York Post.

Patrick, 55, has been travelling to Stanford University's cancer centre with his wife Lisa Niemi for chemotherapy treatments, the Enquirer reported.

An insider said: "He was told he could have two more treatments, but his cancer was not responding. In short - they held out little hope for a cure.

"It's time to start praying for a miracle."

The actor, who made a name for himself in Dirty Dancing and has also starred in Ghost, Point Break and Donnie Darko, is on a liquid diet as he can't keep solids down.

A "very good source" reportedly told celebrity blogger Perez Hilton that Swayze had seemed fine while rehearsing for his latest movie.

"Patrick has been at rehearsals for a new cheerleading movie at Century City studio frequently lately, and he definitely does not look like he has five more weeks of life left.

"I'm not sure of his medical condition(s), but if he is gravely ill, he is hiding it very well," the source said.

Sufferers of pancreatic cancer typically have a survival rate of less than five per cent.

Patrick Swayze cancer reports confirmed - New Zealand's source for entertainment news, gossip & music, movie & book reviews on Stuff.co.nz

I love the film Ghost and Dirty Dancing. thats really sad!:cry:
 
I don't trust anything from National Enquirer or the likes. As of now, I would take that news with a grain of salt.
 
national equirer is rumor magazine i don't think this is true that Patrick have weeks to live jeez

as Vampy posted real information

thanks vampy ;)
 
I heard about the news, I hope he does well with treatments and recovers keep him and family in prayer.
 
Patrick Swayze Diagnosed with Cancer
Patrick Swayze Diagnosed with Cancer : People.com

Patrick Swayze, who starred in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his doctor says.

"Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far," Dr. George Fisher says in a statement. "All of the reports stating the time frame of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue. We are considerably more optimistic."

The actor's rep adds: "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."

Swayze, 55, started his career as a dancer before turning to acting. His breakout role was as a Catskills dance instructor opposite Jennifer Grey in 1987's sleeper hit Dirty Dancing. He also starred opposite Demi Moore in the 1990 blockbuster Ghost.

On Broadway in the '70s he played the lead role of Danny Zucco in Grease – he returned to the New York stage in December 2003, for a brief stint in the revival of Chicago – before making his movie debut in 1979's Skatetown, U.S.A. Among his other screen roles were 2001's Donnie Darko and 1995's To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, which he played in fabulous drag.

And while Swayze has been happily married to the same woman, Lisa Niemi, since 1975, only last month Scarlett Johansson said quite seriously during her Hasty Pudding roast at Harvard that the man to whom she'd most like to be linked with romantically is, "Probably Patrick Swayze. My dream come true."

Swayze's diagnosis was initially reported by the National Enquirer and New York Post, which both characterized the cancer as more severe than Swayze's doctor has.

Each year about 33,000 individuals in the United States are diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas (a large organ that lies horizontally behind the lower part of one's stomach), according to the Mayo Clinic.

Calling the condition "one of the most serious of cancers," the facility's Web site also states, "Pancreatic cancer spreads rapidly and is seldom detected in its early stages, which is a major reason why it's a leading cause of cancer death."
 
Ah, no offense here,, I know that national equirer never tell all the facts with their news. So, national equirer just sell false gossips stories. I thought he only had serious "gastro-intestinal procedure is what I heard. :)
 
 
Oh no!!! I hope he can beat the cancer!! My grandpa had that and died at age 56. :( Pretty young to leave the earth.

I love few movies that he was in especially dirty dancing! WHOO! *whistle* LOL!
 
I dont trust anything from the National Enquirer. They are for entertainment purposes only, not an actual news source. These rags are for old blue-haired ladies that have nothing better to do other than sit at home watching soap operas and read tabloids while pa is kicked back on the recliner snoring his head off. LOL.
 
LakeTahoe said:
Oh no!!! I hope he can beat the cancer!! My grandpa had that and died at age 56. :( Pretty young to leave the earth.

I love few movies that he was in especially dirty dancing! WHOO! *whistle* LOL!
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Oh yeah, I love to watch his ass hump while he danced. Whooo... I wanted to dance with him.
 
Oceanblue7 said:
I heard about the news, I hope he does well with treatments and recovers keep him and family in prayer.
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Saw Tv news this a.m. and hope treatment may help :fingersx:

Phillips :hug: Patrick Swayze and his family
 
Correct the rumor...

Yes I love his movies... :(

Star Swayze diagnosed with cancer


American actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his agent has confirmed.

However, his doctor said reports that the Dirty Dancing star had only five weeks to live were "absolutely untrue".

The 55-year-old is currently undergoing treatment and is continuing with his filming schedule.

Swayze, who also starred in the hit film Ghost, was diagnosed with cancer more than a month ago, the New York Post reported on its website.

His doctor George Fisher said in a statement: "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."

'Outpouring of support'

"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."

It is understood he has been working on two films due for release this year.

In 2006, Texan-born Swayze made his London West End debut in the musical Guys and Dolls.

Swayze, who is also a trained dancer, started his career on stage and his big break was playing Danny Zuko in a Broadway production of Grease.

He is best known for his roles in the films Ghost and Dirty Dancing but returned to musical theatre in 2003 when he joined the Broadway cast of Chicago.

Dirty Dancing was a surprise hit in 1987 and still has enduring appeal two decades later.

The movie cost £2.5m to make but took over £90m worldwide, and it went on to become the first film ever to sell a million copies on video.

It won critical acclaim, Golden Globes and the soundtrack topped the charts.
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Ah that s bad. Hope he beats this cancer. I will always him in 'Ghost' , ' Red Dawn' and "Dirty Dancing".
 
Hope he beats this cancer he has. I've always thought he was so sexy with the bod he got! I'm praying for him and his family.
 
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