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Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer - AOL News
publicist for 'Dirty Dancing' heartthrob Patrick Swayze, 55, has confirmed that the actor is battling pancreatic cancer, but dismisses reports claiming he only has weeks to live. Another statement, from his doctor, alludes that the actor "has a very limited amount of disease."
The actor, 55, has a very limited amount of disease and appears to be responding well to treatment, according to Dr. George Fisher, Swayze's physician. Fisher's prognosis was included in a statement released Wednesday by Swayze's representative, Annett Wolf. The statement further dismisses reports in the tabloid media that portrayed him in grave condition with only weeks to live.
The New York Post reported on its Web site Wednesday that Swayze was diagnosed more than a month ago. The Post story follows similar reports in the tabloid press.
According to the Post, the average life expectancy is six to nine months, with only 4 percent of patients live more than five years. Get More Information on Pancreatic Cancer
A statement released by Swayze's representative to TMZ says the actor is responding to treatment for the disease:
"Patrick's physician Dr. George Fisher states, '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.' 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."
publicist for 'Dirty Dancing' heartthrob Patrick Swayze, 55, has confirmed that the actor is battling pancreatic cancer, but dismisses reports claiming he only has weeks to live. Another statement, from his doctor, alludes that the actor "has a very limited amount of disease."
The actor, 55, has a very limited amount of disease and appears to be responding well to treatment, according to Dr. George Fisher, Swayze's physician. Fisher's prognosis was included in a statement released Wednesday by Swayze's representative, Annett Wolf. The statement further dismisses reports in the tabloid media that portrayed him in grave condition with only weeks to live.
The New York Post reported on its Web site Wednesday that Swayze was diagnosed more than a month ago. The Post story follows similar reports in the tabloid press.
According to the Post, the average life expectancy is six to nine months, with only 4 percent of patients live more than five years. Get More Information on Pancreatic Cancer
A statement released by Swayze's representative to TMZ says the actor is responding to treatment for the disease:
"Patrick's physician Dr. George Fisher states, '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.' 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."
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