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Patrick Swayze Stays Positive
October 30, 2008
In an interview with The New York Times, actor Patrick Swayze opened up about his battle with pancreatic cancer and how he stays in a good place.
"How do you nurture a positive attitude when all the statistics say you’re a dead man? You go to work. I do find myself, at the end of the day, riding home sort of catching myself with a smile on my face. I'm proud of what I'm doing,” he said.
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Patrick Swayze Continuing To Do Well
June 23, 2008
Patrick Swayze's treatments must be working, because he says he's winning the battle against cancer. He's been undergoing treatments for pancreatic cancer at Stanford, and sticking to a strict diet.
He says, "My treatments are working and I am winning the battle. I am juicing every day along with other treatments and all I can say is that it's working fine and really well."
This is such good news! We wish him a full and speedy ...
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Patrick Swayze Goes Back to Work
June 08, 2008
Good news for all you Patrick Swayze fans, he's just been given the green light to go back to work.
Swayze, who is responding well to treatment for pancreatic cancer, is set to star in the A&E drama The Beast.
"I have searched for quite a long time to find a character that is this multi-layered, unpredictable and downright entertaining, as well as a project this current and cutting edged," Swayze, 55, said in a statement from ...
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Patrick Swayze Responding Well to Treatment
May 28, 2008
Patrick Swayze has been MIA since news broke that he was battling pancreatic cancer. But the actor says he has "great news"--he's responding well to treatment.
He tells People, "Thought I'd give you guys a little update. Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves. This past weekend, we spent a fun time with friends in Reno for Lisa's birthday, where I took her ...
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Patrick Swayze Responding To Treatment
April 08, 2008
Good news for Patrick Swayze! He has been receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer, and it's working.
Patrick and his wife told People, "We're thrilled and grateful for the positive response Patrick has shown towards his treatment. Also, we can't help but feel that all the prayers, meditations and good thoughts sent his way by everyone has made a difference. Thank you!"
Swayze's physician added that Patrick "continues to respond well to his
treatment for pancreatic cancer. ...
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Patrick Swayze Goes Under The CyberKnife
March 19, 2008
Patrick Swayze is undergoing an experimental treatment in hopes he'll beat pancreatic cancer. The procedure is called the CyberKnife. It delivers high doses of radiation to pinpoint precision, without damaging surrounding tissue.
The doctors at Stanford Cancer Center are hoping this treatment will be effective enough to stop the cancer from growing, or shrink the pancreas so it can be removed.
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British Doctors To Perform Surgery On Swayze
March 17, 2008
Patrick Swayze has been catching some heat for being photographed smoking just days after news broke of him having terminal cancer. But there might be help for him on the horizon.
A team of British surgeons wants to step in to perform a possibly life-saving surgery on Swayze. The doctors of the Royal Free Hospital in London think he's a great candidate for a radical new medical technique that involves reworking a patient's veins. Performed for the ...
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Doctors: Patrick Swayze Doing Well
March 06, 2008
Bad news: Patrick Swayze still has cancer. Good news: He's not dying anytime soon. Swayze's doctor talked to People magazine about his patient’s diagnosis and treatments. Here's what he had to say:
"Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far," Dr. George Fisher says in a statement. "All of the reports stating the time frame of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely ...
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Patrick Swayze's Rep Confirms Cancer
March 05, 2008
This is just about the saddest thing we've heard all year! Earlier today we told you about Patrick Swayze's terminal illness and how he only has a few weeks to live.
Swayze's publicist has just confirmed that the actor is suffering from pancreatic cancer. He was only diagnosed a month ago, but the cancer had already spread.
"The average life expectancy is six to nine months, with only 4 percent of patients living more than five years," ...
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Patrick Swayze Is Sick?
March 05, 2008
This is really sad news, lets just hope it's not true. The National Enquirer is reporting that Patrick Swayze has cancer with only 5 weeks to live.
Apparently, he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is currently receiving chemotherapy. The situation is really bad because it has spread to other organs as well.
A source said, "He was told he could have two more treatments, but his cancer was not responding. In short - they held out little hope ...
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