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article imageNational Enquirer Says Patrick Swayze Has Five Weeks to Live

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Today, the National Enquirer has stated that the Dirty Dancing star is suffering from pancreatic cancer. They also state that he has been taking radical chemotherapy and his doctors give him only five weeks to live.
Whether or not this is true, the National Enquirer has stated on their website, that the Ghost and Dirty Dancing star is suffering from Pancreatic Cancer and his doctor’s give him only 5 weeks to live. It seems that treatment has not diminished the size of the tumour and his doctor's will only give him two more chemo sessions. Apparently this awful disease has spread to other areas of his body as well

Swayze, 55, is best known for dancing his way into the hearts of millions in the 1980’s film Dirty Dancing and who can forget the potter’s wheel seduction of Demi Moore in Ghost? Swayze is an accomplished dancer who training began in ballet while attending the Harkness Ballet School, the Joffrey Ballet School, and San Jacinto College. His mother Patsy Swayze is an accomplished choreographer who has always encouraged her son to follow his love of dance.

According to his bio some of his other accomplishments include 3 Golden Globe nominations, was offered 6 million dollars to reprise his dance instructor role from Dirty dancing but turned it down, both he and his wife are accomplished pilots, he has been People Magazines Most Sexiest Man alive (1991) and one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People (1991). He has been known as the "Sleeper" for having a wavering career until Ghost and Dirty Dancing hit box office payloads.
He currently has two films in production for 2008 and has starred in many, many, more.

The National Enquirer will feature a full-length article in the next few days.

While writing this, I was very skeptical of posting because of the controversy it could cause and also the dubious nature of the source. I sincerely hope this is not just fodder for the rag mag as I would feel just horrible if this exclusive turns out to be false and even more horrible if indeed it pans out.

Either way it is so sad.

On the one hand it could be true… on the other hand, the magazine could be reporting a falsehood bringing integrity to the fore front.
I struggle with both possibilities and I suppose over the next little while the truth will come out.

I hope Swayze can debunk this story and wish nothing but the best for him and his family.

Either way it is news.

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Edit Note: while writing this story I came across other sources, and most seem to point out that this story has been confirmed.

This is truly sad news. Cancer has touched us all in some shape and form.

Perez Hilton source.
Chicago Sun TImes source.
The Toronto Star source.
Google source.
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  • avatar Posted Mar 5, 2008 by  Pamela Jean (GotTheScoop)
    #1
    Pancreatic cancer is the quickest most deadly kind.

    Truly sad for Swayze and his family......

    And I can understand your hesitation, but with the number of additional sources you found this must be true.
  • avatar Posted Mar 5, 2008 by  Posthappy
    #2
    @ Pamela Jean (GotTheScoop)
    Pancreatic cancer is the quickest most deadly kind.

    Truly sad for Swayze and his family......

    And I can understand your hesitation, but with the number of additional sources you found this must be true.


    So true, Pancreatic Cancer is one of the most deadly kind and unfortunatley you cannot live without it.

    The news wires are a buzzing now and so it seems to be panning out to be true.
    It is truly sad.
  • avatar Posted Mar 5, 2008 by  Debra Myers (skyangel)
    #3
    Wow. So sad...it makes me feel even sadder to realize that so many wonderful stars are dying...makes me feel older too.

    Thanks for finding this, I hadn't seen this at all reading through my own new sources.
  • avatar Posted Mar 5, 2008 by  Posthappy
    #4
    "Thanks for finding this, I hadn't seen this at all reading through my own new sources."

    No probs and neither had I till I started writing the story.
  • avatar Posted Mar 5, 2008 by  Susan Duclos
    #5
    Thats what I lost my mother to and it is a horrible way to die.
  • Samantha A. Torrence Posted Mar 5, 2008 by  Samantha A. Torrence
    #6
    I just saw this confirmed on Fox, but I beleive I heard the doctors are saying that the treatments have been helpful. I am saddened by this. He was a good actor and has made many movies I have enjoyed over the years. I hope a miracle will be bestowed onto him and everyone suffering with Cancer.
  • avatar Posted Mar 5, 2008 by  Saikat Basu (Maverick)
    #7
    Tragic news...It's so unfortunate. Really loved him in Ghost. After Heath Ledger its another bit of bad news. Michael J Fox also comes to mind who retired from acting because of Parkinson's. I hope and pray that some miracle be around the corner.
  • avatar Posted Mar 6, 2008 by  Posthappy
    #8
    @ Samantha A. Torrence
    I just saw this confirmed on Fox, but I beleive I heard the doctors are saying that the treatments have been helpful.

    Yes apparently today the story is less grim and they are holding out hope. I think due to his training and fit lifestyle, he may have a better chance than most.
    If not caught during the early stages, not much can be done to reverse this disease.

    @ Saikat Basu (Maverick)
    I hope and pray that some miracle be around the corner.

    I think most share the same sentiment.

    Thanks all :)
  • avatar Posted Mar 6, 2008 by  Debra Myers (skyangel)
    #9
    I've been getting bits and pieces off the TV and off different websites today, and it's not as grim as they first thought. He's responding well to treatment and hopes are high!
  • avatar Posted Mar 6, 2008 by  Posthappy
    #10
    That's true Sky and maybe his PR people are spinning it for the positive. As noted Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest of diseases, unless caught early. As with all cancer the earlier they catch it the better the opportunities are of fighting it.
    I wish the news would indicate once and for all if they did catch it early enough. Many of the reports indicate otherwise.

    It seems that the news can't even get it straight and consistant.
  • avatar Posted Mar 6, 2008 by  Debra Myers (skyangel)
    #11
    From New York Post:

    March 6, 2008 -- A MONTH ago, we called publicist Annett Wolf about a tip we had that Patrick Swayze had terminal pancreatic cancer. (Read the Post's story).The fork-tongued flack not only denied the story, but said the "Dirty Dancing" star had checked into Stanford University Medical Center over the Feb. 2 weekend merely for a "gastrointestinal procedure" and was "home and happy." Yesterday, after the National Enquirer reported Swayze has "five weeks to live," Wolf admitted he indeed has terminal cancer - but actually blamed her suffering client for deceiving us. "Well, at the time I was telling you the truth. I didn't know he had cancer," Wolf howled. "And isn't it up to him to tell the world he has cancer when he wants to?" Professional publicists avoid lying to reporters by declining to comment. Wolf is banished to our Liars' Corner. Don't trust anything she says about her other clients: Nicolas Cage, Debra Messing, Laura Dern, Taye Diggs, Felicity Huffman and Kiefer Sutherland.


    and a video at MSNBC
  • avatar Posted Mar 6, 2008 by  Debra Myers (skyangel)
    #12
    This from iVillage:

    "Actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is currently undergoing treatment," his rep said in a statement. "Patrick's physician Dr. George Fisher states, '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. We are considerably more optimistic.' 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."
  • avatar Posted Mar 6, 2008 by  Posthappy
    #13
    And this from Celeb Edge.msn...

    Thanks Debra (Sky)for all the links. :)
  • avatar Posted Mar 6, 2008 by  Debra Myers (skyangel)
    #14
    You are welcome, Posthappy...thanks for your link too. Let's hope that he will be fine...that it was in fact caught in time.

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