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The Official Statement

Filed under: Sad Sad > Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze is remaining optimistic, despite his recent diagnosis with pancreatic cancer.

The actor's publicist released this statement Wednesday afternoon:

"Actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. 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."

[Image via Mavrix Online.]

Posted: March 5, 2008 at 6:31 pm

278 comments to “The Official Statement” (RSS feed)

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Dominique says – reply to this

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so sad
Yanick says – reply to this

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Great news. I love Patrick Swayze. I will keep him in my prayers along with his family.
cece says – reply to this

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this is truly sad and shocking
mentally-ill says – reply to this

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So So Sad, Good luck and God Bless.
Icegirl says – reply to this

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Hope he does well and gets better!!!
DOAAA says – reply to this

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FIRST!
cainusrising says – reply to this

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68th fuckers
So Sad says – reply to this

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FIRST! So sad.
Jules says – reply to this

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This is soo sad!!
Jen says – reply to this

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Awwhhh!! I love me some Patrick.
yanick says – reply to this

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great news that he is not as sick as first reported.
me says – reply to this

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:(
Sad says – reply to this

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Sad
Kate says – reply to this

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My thoughts and paryers are with him and his family
e says – reply to this

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first!
Mariela says – reply to this

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omg! patrick swayze! it's so sad! hope you get better!
adrian says – reply to this

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oh gosh
DOAAA says – reply to this

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FIRST!!
ry says – reply to this

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damn that sucks.
bakeroo says – reply to this

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:(
me says – reply to this

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first!!!!!!!!!!!! GEt well!
rigoninja says – reply to this

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:(
lie says – reply to this

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First! wishing the best for patrick
em says – reply to this

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Thank goodness. First
yaaaaa says – reply to this

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I LOVE NICK JONAS.
TEAR says – reply to this

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dued he JUST died
yamile says – reply to this

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hope he gets better.
nonnie902 says – reply to this

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first!!!!
miranda says – reply to this

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Love him!!
cdapplez says – reply to this

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poor guy! much luv and feel better
helen says – reply to this

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how terrible
NTV/NAT says – reply to this

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Tsk. ASS cancer. Saaaaad.
mariela says – reply to this

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omg! patick swayze! this is so sad! hope he recovers and gets better!
Jasmine says – reply to this

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Get better patrick!!!
darcy says – reply to this

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pancreatic cancer is the worst kind of cancer you can get, because by the time that you show symptoms, there is little you can do. my grandmother was diagnosed in October, and passed by March. it is not a very forgiving disease.
Nicole says – reply to this

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sadface…now I have to go watch Dirty Dancing tonight…
Minnow says – reply to this

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My thoughts and prayers are with him.
sarah says – reply to this

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ohg, im gonna cry so much more at Ghost now. Truly awful.
smolls says – reply to this

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I hope maybe he can surpass the odds & respond well to treatment.
Jamie says – reply to this

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Good luck Patrick, we are think of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tlm7609 says – reply to this

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Good news. I hope he beats it.
meg says – reply to this

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so sad. first?
sophie says – reply to this

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phew.
What Causes Pancreatic Cancer says – reply to this

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1. Cigarette smoking- Cigarette smoke contains a large number of carcinogens (cancer causing chemicals) Therefore, it is not surprising that cigarette smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer. For example, smoking during college has been associated with a 2-3 fold increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
2. Age- The risk of developing pancreatic cancer increases with age, Over 80% of the cases develop between the ages of 60 and 80.
3. Race- Studies in the United States have shown that pancreatic cancer is more common in the African-American population than it is in the white population. Some of this increased risk may be due to socioeconomic factors and to cigarette smoking.
cat1981 says – reply to this

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first bitches!!#
so sad, good luck to him and his family
obamagirl says – reply to this

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trying to put on a brave face, but this disease is aggressive. They should not take it likely.
obamagirl says – reply to this

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trying to put on a brave face, but this disease is aggressive. They should not take it likely.
dsfafsadfa says – reply to this

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aww sad ):
obamagirl says – reply to this

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trying to put on a brave face, but this disease is aggressive. They should not take it likely.
obamagirl says – reply to this

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trying to put on a brave face, but this disease is aggressive. They should not take it likely.
obamagirl says – reply to this

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trying to put on a brave face, but this disease is aggressive. They should not take it likely.
obamagirl says – reply to this

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trying to put on a brave face, but this disease is aggressive. They should not take it likely.
obamagirl says – reply to this

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trying to put on a brave face, but this disease is aggressive. They should not take it likely.
obamagirl says – reply to this

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trying to put on a brave face, but this disease is aggressive. They should not take it likely.
obamagirl says – reply to this

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trying to put on a brave face, but this disease is aggressive. They should not take it likely.
IsO says – reply to this

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Even Perez would crack a smile
http://crazyforhillary.com
obamagirl says – reply to this

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trying to put on a brave face, but this disease is aggressive. They should not take it likely.
i love dirty dancing says – reply to this

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no, this so sad. i love him!
TorrentGeeks.com says – reply to this

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Sad to here
fashionicon says – reply to this

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first….why does patrick swayze has to die
as says – reply to this

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aww
What Causes Pancreatic Cancer says – reply to this

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4. Gender- Cancer of the pancreas is more common in men than in women. This may be, in part, because men are more likely to smoke than women.
5. Religious Background- Pancreatic cancer is proportionally more common in Jews than the rest of the population. This may be because of a particular inherited mutation in the breast cancer gene (BRCA2) which runs in some Jewish families.
6. Chronic pancreatitis- Long-term inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) has been linked to cancer of the pancreas. The reason for this association is not clear, but it is greatest in patients with inherited chronic pancreatitis.
7. Diabetes- There have been a number of reports which have suggested that diabetics have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. The reasons for this are not clear.
8. Peptic ulcer surgery- Patients who have had a portion of their stomach removed (partial gastrectomy) appear to have an increased risk for developing pancreatic cancer.
9. Diet- Diets high in meats, cholesterol fried foods and nitrosamines may increase the risk, while diets high in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer.
Alex says – reply to this

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Get better!!!!
LLL says – reply to this

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so sad
Janine says – reply to this

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Thank God!!!!!
r says – reply to this

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sad
Hayley says – reply to this

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If Pat checks out then I will too! Love ya Swayz.
johnny says – reply to this

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rip
jenelle says – reply to this

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1st
I love u! says – reply to this

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Stay strong Patrick!!! You have touched so many poeple's lives with your work and I just wish you the best. I started my passion for dance because of you and dirty dancing. LOTS OF LOVE tou you and your family!
Texas says – reply to this

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Prayers with their family
louise says – reply to this

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such a shame.patrick and his family and friends will be in my prayers.
sk says – reply to this

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Get well soon Patrick!
Jen says – reply to this

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GREAT NEWS! I hope he will be ok. I am going to keep him in my prayers.
.. says – reply to this

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Oh wha? is it ok or not?
I love u! says – reply to this

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LOVE U PATRICK!!!!
Ann says – reply to this

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Pancreatic cancer only has a 5% 5-year survival rate. The advocacy group PANCAN is going to Washington DC next Tuesday to lobby congress for more research funding. Call your reps!
ren says – reply to this

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first
AMYLEIGH says – reply to this

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first? Stay Gold!
melissa says – reply to this

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I was crossing my fingers that this story would not be confirmed and now that it's true I think I'm going to cry.
lisa says – reply to this

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I hope that he overcomes this.
Erica says – reply to this

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I am devastated! NOBODY PUT'S BABY IN THE CORNER!
VanessaLutz says – reply to this

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Oh, thanx god…
If it's true, and I hope it's true, I mean the part that says the treatment is working… well, I feel a little bit better for him.
Please, Patrick, GET WELL soon…
My thoughts are with him and his family.
c says – reply to this

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so sad
Emmy says – reply to this

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oh thats a bummer and first!!!!
Kristin says – reply to this

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1st! Good… I love Pat!
me says – reply to this

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first
Nobody puts baby in a corner says – reply to this

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So sad! He's in my prayers!
Ross says – reply to this

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Thats so sad! I hope he pulls through!
anon says – reply to this

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I hope he gets well.
LLL says – reply to this

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this is so sad
xara says – reply to this

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First!!!

Hope he gets better soon!!!

xxx
badger says – reply to this

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i hope you get better patrick!!!!
jess says – reply to this

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:(
blo says – reply to this

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My thoughts & prayers are with Mr. swayze and his loved ones, May God bless him and restore his health and well being.
Marcella says – reply to this

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He is in such great shape that it seems if anyone could beat it, it would be him. What a scary time for his family…and for him.
peachass says – reply to this

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sad. i love the movie "dirty dancing"