He was no stranger to health issues. He “broke both legs in 1997 while making the film “Letters From a Killer,” and went into rehab for a drinking problem.” In 2000 he was flying a plan when it depressurized and landed in a housing development.

His last acting role was as part of A&E’s The Beast. The show took 12 hours and a day and included Swayze doing his own stunts. He said it was exhausting but was happy he was continuing his life’s work of acting. The show was cancelled in June after Swayze found out the cancer had spread in his body, entering the liver.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive types there is. According to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, “about 29,000 people living in the United States are diagnosed each year.” Symptoms include:

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
• Digestive problems, including abnormal stools, nausea, or vomiting
• Pain in the upper abdomen which can extend to your back
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Sudden weight loss
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Swollen gallbladder (usually found by your doctor during a physical exam)
• Blood clots
• Diabetes

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Patrick Swayze Dies of Cancer at 57

All over the news are the following words this weekend by Patrick Swayze that is hopeful:

“…a miracle, dude.”

I don’t know why. I am juicing every day along with other treatments and all I can say is that it’s working fine and really well.”

The actor, according to reports has been undergoing chemotherapy and the new CyberKnife (robotic radiosurgery system) for the pancreatic cancer he was diagnosed with in March.

It’s really inspiring to see him up and about and getting back to work.  Like I said in my previous post, not everyone that has access and can afford the best treatments are as lucky to be responding wel

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Time For Some Good Cancer Story News: Patrick Swayze

Seems like Patrick is not allowing his cancer to stop him from doing one thing he loves: acting.

The star of such hit films as “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” is going forward with plans to begin working on a new cable television series later this year despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March.

Cancer experts applaud his decision to continue working, saying that nothing he could do, physically, will speed the pace of cancer and that working could even benefit him mentally.

I agree. Going back to normal routine (whatever that means!) will benefit the cancer patient mentally. When his mindset is good, he won’t give up that easily and then maybe his body will respond well to treatment. But then that is not true to all cancer patients. Each case is always different.

Read more from ABC News.

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Even Cancer Is Not Putting Patrick Swayze In A Corner

On Friday night, he appeared in public: FOXNews has the photo and story.

Swayze took time off from his grueling chemotherapy regimen to take in Friday night’s NBA playoff game in Los Angeles between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs.

Although Swayze’s usually ripped physique seems somewhat shrunken by his fight, he appears to be holding his own against the usually aggressive cancer that often kills within weeks.

It’s just great seeing him holding it out, don’t you think? All the best.

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Patrick Swayze Made First Public Appearance Since Cancer Announcement

Last month, news broke out the Patrick Swayze has pancreatic cancer.

Patrick Swayze has had an “excellent response” to his cancer treatment, a doctor for the actor told People.

In addition, Swayze told People the outpouring of support since announcing he had pancreatic cancer has been nothing short of spectacular.

“We’re thrilled and grateful for the positive response Patrick has shown towards his treatment. Also, we can’t help but feel that all the prayers, meditations and good thoughts sent his way by everyone has made a difference. Thank you!,” Swayze and his wife, Lisa Niemi, told People.

Indeed, it is good to hear an update. We wish you well, Patrick Swayze!

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Patrick Swayze Cancer Update

You know…the Dirty Dancing Patrick Swayze and the Road House Patrick Swayze.

Yeah, definitely the Ghost Patrick Swayze.

Reports recently broke that Patrick Swayze only has five weeks to live due to pancreatic cancer.

While it is true that patients with pancreatic cancer has a very small chance of surviving this deadly cancer, doctors to Mr. Swayze stated that what the tabloids have reporeted isn’t exactly true.

“Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far,” Swayze’s physician, Dr. George Fisher said in the 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.”

But even though the five-week time frame trumpeted by tabloids may be false, cancer specialists say that pancreatic cancer more often than not comes with a daunting prognosis.

Well, we only wish that Patrick Swayze will respond well to his treatments.

Find more details from ABC News.

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Patrick Swayze Has Pancreatic Cancer