=[ Patrick Swayze

[probablyoliver]

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."

sad face.

[Guest Mr. Potato Head]

Not a good week for Roadhouse alumni

[LexChaney]

I love Patrick Swayze, I hope he pulls througth.

[Guest Mr. Potato Head]

We must honour him with a very Swayze Christmas!

[probablyoliver]

We must honour him with a very Swayze Christmas!

patrick swayze is apsham?

seriously, i'm well sad about this. Ghost and Dirty Dancing are the two best films i'd never admit to enjoying.

[Fitzy]

Quite easily the most shocking piece of news since 9/11, and even more tragic than Chris Benoit. This is a man who is an even better actor than Sir Lawrence Olivier himself and has starred in the true masterpieces of the 20th century and early 21st century.

I for one, will cry a lot.

Edited March 6, 2008 by Fizzy Say CHOWDAH!

[Johnny Latino Heat]

Aw geez. Swayze is a good actor and I enjoy his movies. Damn it

[Toe]

Point Break FTW.

[TGC]

You can't put baby in a corner, but apparently you can swayze.

[LexChaney]

Point Break FTW.

[Guest Uptown]

I heard that on tv and i feel really bad for him. Hes a great actor and i pray to god he make a full recovery because hes such a great guy

[tristy]

Black Dog is the best film ever.

Best of luck to Swayze.

[arwrestling]

I love Patrick Swayze, I hope he pulls througth.