Patrick Swayze - Dying from Cancer has 5 weeks to live

[Qkchk]

As reported in STUFF (http://www.stuff.co.nz/4428214a5620.html)

BREAKING NEWS: Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze has been given just five weeks to live after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, a leading US tabloid has reported.


The National Enquirer reported Swayze was diagnosed in late January, and the cancer has spread to other parts of his body.

Patrick, 55, has been traveling to Stanford University's cancer centre with his wife Lisa Niemi for chemotherapy treatments, the Enquirer reported.

An insider said: "He was told he could have two more treatments, but his cancer was not responding. In short - they held out little hope for a cure.

"It's time to start praying for a miracle."

The actor, who made a name for himself in Dirty Dancing and has also starred in Ghost, Point Break and Donnie Darko, is on a liquid diet as he can't keep solids down.

Calls made by Foxnews.com to Swayze's reps were not returned, and a representative for the actor told Bang! Showbiz: "I don't know anything about this, I'll have to get back to you with more details."

A "very good source" reportedly told blogger Perez Hilton that Swayze had seemed fine.

"Patrick has been at rehearsals for a new cheerleading movie at Century City studio frequently lately, and he definitely does not look like he has five more weeks of life left.

"I'm not sure of his medical condition(s), but if he is gravely ill, he is hiding it very well," the source said.

Sufferers of pancreatic cancer typically have a survival rate of less than five per cent, but if the cancer has spread to Swayze's other vital organs he has an even lower chance of beating the disease.

-With Bang! Showbiz

[Mully]

Fine, I'll start:

"No-one puts Swayze in a corner"

[Str8 Jacket]

Ah buggar! Patrick Swayze was my hero when I was a little girl!

[nudemetalz]

That's a shame to hear.

Ghost was such a good movie.

[Usarka]

my mothers just been diagnosed with this. great now i cant get the picture out of my head of her dirty dancing :sick:

[Mikkel]

Let's hope the rumours are unfounded.

Respect to any actor who insists on doing his own stunts! :yes:

[Number One]

Fine, I'll start:

"No-one puts Swayze in a corner"

Dammit you beat me to that.

So sad - I lurve Patrick....he had the greatest dancing butt I'd ever seen (when I was 12)

I wonder if he did have the time of his life? And whether he still has Hungry eyes?

oh gosh I'm just too high on Codiene - poor Patrick I am sad about this :weep:

[Swoop]

Dude. The last speed-star of summer, is almost over.

[Livvy]

Ah buggar! Patrick Swayze was my hero when I was a little girl!
+1

Dirty Dancing is one of my favourite movies too. Aww, when I tell my Mum this she'll be heart broken!

[seamus81]

WOW..is that true, swayze..i really hope it's not always hoped he would do another Roadhouse...loved that movie...

[Paul in NZ]

Jeeze that sucks... No one should have to be told that regardless of who they are. Damn shame - Roadhouse was one of the few soundtracks I every purchased.....

[Edbear]

Sad.......

[PrincessBandit]

Far out, only last week the mags were blurting out the same about Farah Fawcett (remember when she was Farah Fawcett-Majors?) - only having 5 weeks to live.

[Waylander]

Two words.
National Enquirer.

[Big Dan]

False report guys

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4428214a1860.html

Thats the updated report and its good news

Hope this clears things up for ya ladies and Gay guys(RM and SM)

[James Deuce]

Big Dan, sorry to burst your bubble, but no one survives pancreatic cancer.

My boss at my previous job was diagnosed and dead 6 weeks later. He worked every day until his liver failed. He was at work the day before and apparently healthy as can be to the unaware. I said good night, he gave me a nice bottle of wine, didn't turn up to work the next day, and was dead the day after.

Pancreatic cancer is largely asymptomatic in the early stages so by the time people notice they have a problem it's because the cancer has metastasized into some other organ or organs. The median for survival post diagnosis is 3 to 6 months and there is a less than 5% chance of making 5 years.

[Big Dan]

Big Dan, sorry to burst your bubble, but no one survives pancreatic cancer.

My boss at my previous job was diagnosed and dead 6 weeks later. He worked every day until his liver failed. He was at work the day before and apparently healthy as can be to the unaware. I said good night, he gave me a nice bottle of wine, didn't turn up to work the next day, and was dead the day after.

Pancreatic cancer is largely asymptomatic in the early stages so by the time people notice they have a problem it's because the cancer has metastasized into some other organ or organs. The median for survival post diagnosis is 3 to 6 months and there is a less than 5% chance of making 5 years.

i wasn't saying that he will survive i was mere correctting a roumour

[James Deuce]

No you said the news was good. It's not. 5 weeks is closer to the truth than the news is good.

[Bren]

Big Dan, sorry to burst your bubble, but no one survives pancreatic cancer.


No one survives life. Period!

LOOKS LIKE HE NEEDS TO MAKE HIS "BUCKET LIST"

[Big Dan]

No you said the news was good. It's not. 5 weeks is closer to the truth than the news is good.

dude your taking what i said out of context

[Big Dan]

No one survives life. Period!

LOOKS LIKE HE NEEDS TO MAKE HIS "BUCKET LIST"

We are all dying from birth some just die quicker or slower than others

[James Deuce]

False report guys

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4428214a1860.html

Thats the updated report and its good news

Hope this clears things up for ya ladies and Gay guys(RM and SM)

dude your taking what i said out of context

How was I taking it out of context?

[James Deuce]

No one survives life. Period!

LOOKS LIKE HE NEEDS TO MAKE HIS "BUCKET LIST"

You ever watched someone's face when they've been told they have a terminal disease. Every sat with with them while they try to gather every bit of strength they have to console all the grieving friends and relatives?

You make light of it, but when it happens to you it will be a different story.

[mstriumph]

"i really liked Point Break" ........ she said, plaintively, trying to distract the other kids from squabbling

please don't fight, guys?:grouphug:

[Mully]

please don't fight, guys?

Ditto.

See what I did there?? With the "Ditto" thing? Comedic Gold, people. Drink it in.

[Swoop]

"i really liked Point Break" ........
"How's it comin' LBJ?"
"Just instigating some new fiscal policy Dick!"

[Bren]

You ever watched someone's face when they've been told they have a terminal disease. Every sat with with them while they try to gather every bit of strength they have to console all the grieving friends and relatives?

You make light of it, but when it happens to you it will be a different story.

I have been there and sat with people close to me dying of cancer, It aint pretty, but it is life. I may make light of it yes, but I know in the end I will pass from this world too...I dont want to go down as a serious old bastard who never joked around...