Patrick Swayze Responding Well to Treatment

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 jewelry shopping at Kenny G + Company and (we) were able to find her something really special and much deserved!

"In the meantime, I am continuing treatment at Stanford and the great news is I continue to respond well."