Patrick Swayze

[Lee]

I am just devastated. I saw this online last night. I just love Patrick Swayze, & Dirty Dancing is probably my favorite movie of all time. I always take out the DVD & watch it on my birthday. My mother-in-law died from this. Her doctor said that she probably had it for about seven years & didn't even know it. She started turning jaundice (yellow) & that's one of the symptoms. Also she had stomach problems & pain in her abdomen, also symptoms which she had for a while apparently & didn't tell anyone. It's a shame that there is no test for this until it's too late. But I did see on GMA this morning that some famous person had this & is still living; I think someone from Apple, so maybe they did catch it in time & I don't think its spread to other organs. I hope that he can beat it.

Lee

[Villavic]

pancreatic cancer is hard killing! My friend's dad lasted a year and few months, it was so sad.. there is no cure because you can´t live with no pancreas

Sad to read those news.

[Sarah]

Patrick Has Cancer

Patrick Swayze's rep has confirmed to Sky Showbiz that the actor is suffering from pancreatic cancer.

But they call the reports he's only got five weeks left to live as "untrue".

The statement released to Sky Showbiz contained a quote from Patrick's physician Dr George Fisher, saying: "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."

His rep concluded: "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."

Last month Patrick had undergone a gastrointestinal procedure at Stanford University Medical Center and was "home and happy" following the procedure.

The 55 year old has just finished filming the movie Powder Blue starring alongside Jessica Biel and Lisa Kudrow and had wrapped on TV movie The Beast in which he plays an FBI Agent.

Our LA reporter who spoke to Patrick's rep said: "There is a general shock out here in LA about Patrick's illness. Although there were reports last month about him having surgery, all was thought to be well.

"Patrick is a much-loved actor in Hollywood and everyone is hoping he makes a full recovery."

bold is my emphasis.