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Rep confirms Patrick Swayze has cancer
The Associated Press and others are reporting that the “Ghost” and “Dirty Dancing” star does have pancreatic cancer, but the prognosis isn’t as bad as some stories are saying (several have said he had just weeks to live).
His physician, Dr. George Fisher, has said he has responded well to treatment and that he’s well enough to work and continue a normal schedule according to his rep.
E! Online has a great story by Joal Ryan that goes into more detail speaking to his mother, Patsy Swayze, who says, “he’s sick … but he has great doctors and a great prognosis, and that’s all I can say.”
The story goes on to say that, “According to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, pancreatic cancer is the deadliest of the leading cancers. Fewer than 5 percent of patients live more than five years after diagnosis.” Click here to read the entire piece.
Doesn’t sound good, that’s for sure. USA Today has a really good article that takes readers through the science of why pancreatic cancer is so deadly and paints a much bleaker picture. The Cliff Notes version of it is that this particular type of cancer is very hard to catch early on, which means it’s in an advance stage by the time it is detected and to make things worse, it’s a very aggressive form of cancer that often resists treatment. There’s more to it than that, if you’re interested in the science, read the full explanation here.
A “Point Break” sequel seems too much too hope for at this point. Feel free to post updates here you may come across, and remember, “Nobody puts Baby in a corner!”
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By null
March 5, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this
Keep on fighting — you are in our prayers.
By Theresa
March 6, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
You are in my prayers! May God Bless you and your family during this time of need and always! Theresa in Ohio
By Lisa
March 6, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
You are in our prayers! Live life to the fullest! Do all the things you’ve ever dreamed of doing!