Patrick Swayze diagnosed with pancreatic cancer; has five weeks to live
Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze has five weeks to live, according to a shocking new report from the US.
The actor, 55, was reportedly diagnosed in late January with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other organs.
For the past month, the actor and dancer has been traveling to Stanford University's prestigious cancer center in Palo Alto for radical chemotherapy, but his doctors are no longer optimistic that the treatments will be successful, according to the National Enquirer.
Patrick and wife Lisa Niemi — who are both qualified pilots — have been flying their private Beechcraft plane into Palo Alto's airport, minutes away from the Stanford Cancer Center, where Swayze -- who has starred in films such as, Road House, Father Hood & Donnie Darko, has received outpatient treatment.
Swayze -- who has previously attended a clinic to overcome alcoholism after his sister Vicky died from an overdose of painkillers in 1994 -- received three doses of chemotherapy and the tumor shrank, but less than his doctors had hoped for — and Patrick was told he should prepare for the end.
"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," said an insider.
The man who danced into the hearts of audiences worldwide in his breakthrough role as the dance instructor in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, and then broke them in the poignant love story Ghost in the early '90s, has reportedly lost more than 20 pounds in the past few weeks and is restricted to a liquid diet because he has trouble keeping down solid food, the insider told the Enquirer.
"It's time to start praying for a miracle."
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when i found out that
when i found out that patrick was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer i cryed for an hour it was so upsetting to here that he was diagnosed with cancer it was so sad
WOW, It's time to be brave,
WOW, It's time to be brave, like you've never been brave before. There's something out there bigger than us and better than the physical. Love and Light for everyone.....Denise
My father in law was dying
My father in law was dying of the same ugly, unwelcome, fatal, illness. He had three blood transfusions at our local hospital to extend his life. This was so that he could tell his family what he wanted and to make up his will.
Patrick además de ser un
Patrick además de ser un actor excelente es una persona de buen corazón siempre muy solidario y merece recuperarse porque está y estará siempre en el corazón de todas las personas.Confio en que va a recuperarse y seguirá viviendo felizmente con su Flia. y caballos que ama- Vamos Patrick!!!! Todos te apoyamos desde Argentina. : )
I couldn't be more sad,I
I couldn't be more sad,I just love him and his acting. Look into Maitake mushroom, D-fraction. It's great for the immune system and has been known to shrink tumors. It works great with chemo and will help him get his appetite back. I do wish him the best of luck and he will be in my prayers. A true fan.
You can beat this Patrick.
You can beat this Patrick. Believe..... (the mind is powerful)
I AM 'CRUSHED' AT THE NEWS
I AM 'CRUSHED' AT THE NEWS REGARDING PATRICK SWAYZE. LETS PRAY THAT A MIRACLE TAKE PLACE IN THEIR LIVES WHERE PATRICK CAN COME THROUGH THIS. EITHER WAY, IT'S IN GOD'S HANDS. I'M PRAYING FOR YOU PATRICK AND LISA.
Patrick, My thoughts and
Patrick, My thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife and family. Think positive! The mind does alot! you are truly loved by many! Daria
Patrick's Representative has
Patrick's Representative has said that he is not dying and is responding well from treatment the article can be found on MSN.
I am just so saddened to
I am just so saddened to hear this. It was probably brought on from the drinking. I know this from a family member who had pancreatic infection & almost died from his drinking. Wow, Patrick is way too young to die, and as someone else said, we are losing so many of our actors/musicians lately at young ages. My prayers will be with you Patrick. It's hard to think positive with a diagnosis like that, but just know that we all love you & you're in our prayers. Much love & healing is sent your way.
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