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Health Conditions : Cancer : Pancreatic Cancer
By Disabled World - Mar 6, 2008 11:05:46 AM
Patrick Swayze, born Patrick Wayne Swayze August 18, 1952, is an American dancer, actor, singer and songwriter. Swayze has two brothers and one sister. His brother, Don Swayze, is also an actor. His mother Patsy Swayze is a well known choreographer. Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late January 2008 and has been undergoing chemotherapy and other treatments at the Stanford University Medical Center. So is Patrick Swayze dying from cancer? A March 5, 2008 Reuters article reports that Swayze "has a very limited amount of disease, and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far." Swayze's doctor has confirmed the actor has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer - but insists he's not as close to death as reports suggest. Some reports have stated he only has five weeks left to live. This has been denied by his doctor who allegedly said "All of the reports stating the timeframe of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue." The actor's publicist said he is continuing his normal work schedule. According to friends of Swayze's ''Ghost'' co-stars, Whoopi Goldberg and Demi Moore, the two actresses were devastated to learn of the diagnosis. The Dalkeith-based president of the Official Patrick Swayze International Fan Club today said her members were "very distressed" at the actor's pancreatic cancer diagnosis. So what exactly is Pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor within the pancreatic gland. The pancreas is a long, flat gland located in the abdomen (behind the stomach) that produces enzymes that help digestion and various hormones that help maintain blood sugar levels. Each year about 33,000 individuals in the United States are diagnosed with this condition. Early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is difficult because the symptoms are so non-specific and varied. Cigarette smoking is said to cause a 75% risk increase, and the risk persists for at least a decade after quitting. Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer typically have a poor prognosis partly because the cancer usually causes no symptoms early on, leading to metastatic disease at time of diagnosis. Median survival from diagnosis is around 3 to 6 months, 5 year survival is much less than 5%. Several studies, including one published June 1, 2007, indicate that B vitamins such as B12, B6, and folate, can reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer when consumed in food, but not when ingested in vitamin tablet form. Patrick Swayze was in 2 TV shows, "The Renegades" and "North and South", he then went on to do "The Outsiders", and he also had a hit with the 1990 film Ghost. The actor was voted Sexiest Man Alive by "People" magazine in 1991 UPDATE: Jan. 7, 2009 - Patrick Swayze has tried an experimental drug as part of his pancreatic cancer treatment, and he says he's not giving up despite grim odds. "I'm going through hell, and I've only seen the beginning of it," Swayze says in interview excerpts posted by ABC. Swayze, 56, also says that surviving five years is "wishful thinking," but that living two more years "seems likely, if you're going to believe the statistics." And he defines "winning" as "not giving up." Swayze didn't have surgery for his pancreatic cancer because the cancer had already spread when it was diagnosed. His treatment included aggressive chemotherapy and an experimental drug called vatalanib. Movies Featuring Patrick Swayze Include:
May 02, 2009 - 02:57
Subject: Fight the good fight
My grandfather was diagnosed with cancer and told he had less than 6 months to live with no treatment options available. He prayed a lot he also went on the hallelujah diet which is 80-90% raw (http://www.hacres.com/diet/diet.asp). No meat, no perservatives, antibiotics, bread, dairy, he ate 2 large salads a day with homemade dressing -jucied carrots and took barley green. He is still alive today and it has been over 8 yrs. Fight the good fight and get to know Jesus. I pray only the very best for you... April 16, 2009 - 22:50
Subject: Be strong and know that you will be okay.
I have had a diagnosis of cancer, breast cancer in 2004. I know how our minds, especially mine can go to the deep end quickly. However, when I had to go to the doctor alone and find out if it had spread to my lymph nodes that had been removed I sat outside of my apartment and cried, picking dead leaves from a rose bush and thinking to myself...God has always been with me throughout my entire life and he would be with me now through this and even if I died, he would be there for me. I had lost my last sibling(brother) three weeks before this to lung cancer...so to say how scared I was was undescribable after watching him. But on this day I thought of my relationship with God and knew I would be okay either way. The lymph system was okay. I had my treatment and so far doing well. Remember II Timothy 1:7 For God have not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of sound mind. My prayer is with you tonight that you stay strong, do whatever you can to live and let those that love you, love you. Thank you, Judy April 05, 2009 - 06:22
Subject: cancer treatment
Patrick, If you see this through this email.. I emailed you once before about this treatment... My mother had lymphatic cancer that had spread too her liver.. she had 2 tumours in her liver, one the size of a lemon and another one smaller... The treatment for her that cured her and she has now been in 6 years remission was rituximab or rituxin... This is a treatment you should look into because what it does is binds too the cancer cells in your body and then when you have chemo, the chemo will only attack the cancer cells.. it's well worth looking into... It saved my Mothers Life..... Just finished watching Roadhouse tonight.. Great Movie, geez don't know how many times I've watched it now... Love your movies and your inspiration towards Life.. I was sad too hear about Jeff Healy.. Take care and All the Best.. too You and Family.. March 24, 2009 - 08:51
Subject: The miracle to come
Soo many good people - so much heartache. I hope U have 1 or 2 years with the experimental drugs. I know the heartache & seeming lost hope. There is one thing I hope your dear family will do when the time comes; be at his bedside,(which I'm sure U will). U may see the miracle i did. It put a ray of sunshine & understanding I had never felt. March 07, 2009 - 18:54
Subject: praying for patrick sawyze....
Dear Patrick. God Bless You! I, was watching one of your movies today (roadhouse) and for the very first time i have to admit, Ilooked beyond your gorgeous face and awesome butt (lol) It is very sad that we are going to loose a fantaskit actor and wonderful human being. You have proven to the world your a strong man and are determined to give your all through your cancer.The beast is proving to be something a little bit different then what we where all use to seeing you in..........However your still showing that wonderful excellent if you will actor that you are. We are all going to miss you! when you go to that wonderful pain free place with the heavenly father. I, will never stop watching all your movies as long as i,m alive! I, have always respected you as an actor and believe that you are and have bin an angel here on earth,,,, there something in your eyes that tell a whole lot about you!!!!! Patrick just keep hanging on to hope and faith as long as you can my dear friend, Weare all leaving this world one day! and will be reunited ina place where there is no hate or war or hungar, greed. spite hatered. Aplace where there is soooooooo much love, kindness, peace my friend! So when it,s your time don,t be afraid for you and your loved ones will reunite once again. God bless you Patrick. Patricia marengeur xoxoxoxoxo Leave a Comment
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Dear Patrick swayze just wanted to let you know, I loved watching you, on Dirty Dancing, and your girl on the movie, is the luckiest girl in the world. I would love to meet you at least one time in your life and my life, because that would be one of my dreams. I love your voice and just you being you. Even if you are just acting in the movie. You were real to me and I felt in my heart towards you. I have to say I've always had a secret crush, but I guess not a (secret crush) a real crush, sorry I never really told you. You were just really hard to find. But, I know where to find you when I miss you. Just turn on the video. O it was not a secret crush because, my Mom even bought me the movie. I did'nt even know my mom knew, I was really shy to know my mom knew. But not anymore So, that's why it's no secret. Most of all I want to tell you I very sorry, about the illness, if you ever feel unhopeful just always remember someone in their heart does really care & hope you take care of yourself. The last thing I want to say is your very me. I would love to hear back from you so I can have a comfort in knowing you can keep going and not to give up on yourself. Because, this should never affect who you really are. YOU....