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Cyorg · 03-05-2008, 08:13 PM

Don't know if this goes here or not...

Report: Patrick Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer, Has Five Weeks to Live

"Dirty Dancing" star Patrick Swayze was diagnosed in late January with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other organs and he has five weeks left to live, according to the National Enquirer.

For the past month, Patrick, 55, 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, the Enquirer says.

FOXNews.com's calls to Swayze's reps were not immediately returned. But a "very good source" reportedly told blogger Perez Hilton that Swayze has seemed fine lately.

"Patrick has been at rehearsals for a new cheerleading movie at Century City studio frequently lately, and he definitely does not look like he has 5 more weeks of life left…i'm not sure of his medical condition(s), but if he is gravely ill, he is hiding it very well," the source said.

According to the Enquirer, Patrick and his wife Lisa Niemi — who both have pilot's licenses — have been flying their private Beechcraft plane into Palo Alto's airport, minutes away from the Stanford Cancer Center, where the actor has received outpatient treatment.

He 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 worst, the Enquirer reports.

"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," an insider reportedly said.

Click here to read more on this story in the National Enquirer

The "Ghost" actor has 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 reportedly added.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,335210,00.html

Moniker · 03-05-2008, 08:26 PM

Someone should notify his...

School · 03-05-2008, 08:27 PM

So Sad Ghost made me cry..

jq71586 · 03-05-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moniker

Someone should notify his...

I giggled. Then felt bad.

Beta Man · 03-05-2008, 08:28 PM

best part of Donnie Darko

CptGreedle · 03-05-2008, 08:29 PM

This is very sad. 2 of my aunts have cancer, and I lost a sister to cancer as well. My prayers are with him and his family.

dobyblue · 03-05-2008, 08:29 PM

When did Fox News start reporting stories from the National Enquirer?

This is very sad news if it's true.

Moniker · 03-05-2008, 08:30 PM

Yeah, I definitely hope he gets better. But if he doesn't, I'll be hosting a wake for him at the...

WickyWoo · 03-05-2008, 08:35 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ewpost&t=40923

03-05-2008, 08:13 PM	#1
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	Patrick Swayze reportedly near death Don't know if this goes here or not... Report: Patrick Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer, Has Five Weeks to Live "Dirty Dancing" star Patrick Swayze was diagnosed in late January with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other organs and he has five weeks left to live, according to the National Enquirer. For the past month, Patrick, 55, 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, the Enquirer says. FOXNews.com's calls to Swayze's reps were not immediately returned. But a "very good source" reportedly told blogger Perez Hilton that Swayze has seemed fine lately. "Patrick has been at rehearsals for a new cheerleading movie at Century City studio frequently lately, and he definitely does not look like he has 5 more weeks of life left…i'm not sure of his medical condition(s), but if he is gravely ill, he is hiding it very well," the source said. According to the Enquirer, Patrick and his wife Lisa Niemi — who both have pilot's licenses — have been flying their private Beechcraft plane into Palo Alto's airport, minutes away from the Stanford Cancer Center, where the actor has received outpatient treatment. He 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 worst, the Enquirer reports. "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," an insider reportedly said. Click here to read more on this story in the National Enquirer The "Ghost" actor has 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 reportedly added. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,335210,00.html

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03-05-2008, 08:26 PM	#2
Moniker Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:texas Blu-ray collection:350 Blu-ray reviews:4	Someone should notify his...

03-05-2008, 08:27 PM	#3
School Power Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:299 Trading Score:7	So Sad Ghost made me cry..

03-05-2008, 08:28 PM	#5
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	best part of Donnie Darko

03-05-2008, 08:29 PM	#6
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	This is very sad. 2 of my aunts have cancer, and I lost a sister to cancer as well. My prayers are with him and his family.

03-05-2008, 08:29 PM	#7
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	When did Fox News start reporting stories from the National Enquirer? This is very sad news if it's true.

03-05-2008, 08:30 PM	#8
Moniker Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:texas Blu-ray collection:350 Blu-ray reviews:4	Yeah, I definitely hope he gets better. But if he doesn't, I'll be hosting a wake for him at the...

03-05-2008, 08:35 PM	#9
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