Patrick Swayze's mum speaks out

Patrick Swayze's mum has spoken of her shock at the Hollywood actor's diagnosis with pancreatic cancer.

The Dirty Dancing star confirmed last week that he is being treated for the disease, which doctors say is almost impossible to beat.

Swayze, 55, was told he has the cancer in January and has been getting treatment for the condition at Stanford University's Cancer Center.

"He doesn't deserve to get this," Patrick's 81-year-old mother told the National Enquirer magazine. "He just doesn't deserve it. He's got such a big heart. He's been such a good and generous and thoughtful person.

"It breaks my heart to know he's suffering. But he bears it and he's determined to beat this.

"He's hanging in there and getting the best treatment he can."

Patsy told the magazine that her son has been 'humbled' by the support he has received since word of his illness became public. And a family insider says that Swayze has been strong for the people around him.

"Patrick as usual, is worried more about other people than himself.

"He's watching everyone around him and if they are upset or crying he tries to give them hope and encouragement.

"As a very spiritual man, Patrick is still praying for a miracle.

"But there are other times when he talks about how his life has been wonderful, he has no regrets."