A more optimistic account is here:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20182300,00.html

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hmmm rueters seems to refute the claim of it being terminal:
http://www.reuters.com/article/filmNews/idUSN0562427520080305

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Swayze was the MAN on 1989-90. Got to give him that. And he scored indie/cult cred with Donnie Darko. There's been a lot of cheese along the way, but some solid performances, too. Thanks Swayze! And remember....
Nobody puts Baby in the corner!

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Well, all I can do is wish him the best. Hope that it isn't terminal, and if it is, wish him as much time with his family as he can muster before he goes out fighting.

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It looks like he is responding to treatment, so his prognosis is much better first reported. I wish him well. That said, I'm bummed. Whether I'm a fan of a person or not I still find things like this rather sad. I'm not the world's biggest Swayze fan or anything but I loved him in 'The Outsiders'. My sister still loves 'Red Dawn', and my mom loved him in 'To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar'.

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It is really sad.
I was really shocked.
I just hope that he can get out of this.
I think that the last thing to die is hope.

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Pancreatic cancer is totally treatable. My grandmother had treatment for it and they gave her five years to live at most... that was 13 years ago.

What? No mention of "Road House"?

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Perhaps get your facts straight and from a more reliable source before you claim he only has a "short time to live," because that is false. I mean really, moviefone?

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obviously, the greatest thing he's ever done is the chippendales sketch on saturday night live with chris farley.

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patrick, I pray you will continue to fight I know you are strong! stay in good spirits we love you!

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Damn, pancreatic cancer. My dad died suddenly of that about ten years ago, and it is a horrible way to go. I hope the Swayze gets treated and goes on to live a long and healthy life!

I really loved his portrayal of an oily motivational speaker in Darko. His appearance in Keeping Mum was also very funny.

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Medical treatment for pancreatic cancer has advanced amazingly over the past few years. I'm a nurse working in an ER and I can tell you that as few as 5 years ago, Pancreatic cancer was a death sentence of 3-6 months. Guaranteed. Nowadays, the current treatment regimen is amazing in that I'm seeing more and more patients that have lived 2, 3 and even 7 years after diagnosis.

Have hope. There has been no statement from physicians except for (what I read) "limited disease" and that he's "responding well to treatment." These are usually good things as oncologists are the most pragmatic physicians you will ever meet.

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Fight the good fight!! Put your faith in God first and then modern medicine! You have a wonderful support system with your loving and lovely wife. May the Lord bring you back to good health and cheer.
Ellen Bklyn, NY

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I think Patrick was great in all his movies but i have to say we really loved him in Dirty Dancing & Ghost

Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family every day until you beat this & we know you can with JESUS
May God Bless You & Your Family At This Time Of Your Life And Watch Over You And Keep You Safe And Healthy From This Disease

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A year ago someone from my close family died of pancreatic cancer in too short a time for any of us to grasp what was happening. And now my own father is terminal. Patrick may be a celeb, but these news are hitting very very close to home in my heart. I feel silly in thinking that him flying his own plane to go for chemo is a good sign, and just hope that somewhere people keep fighting this, and keep help advancing research. Stay strong, Patrick!

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my prayers along with many more from around the world are with you Patrick. you are one of my favorite actors of all time. I am in my 40s and i can remember watching many of your movies. Who does not remember the Outsiders, Red dawn, Roadhouse, Ghost, Point break, Uncommon valor, Dirty dancing, Next of kin, Too wong foo and many others. Also one of the funiest skits ever in SNL, the chippendales dance off. Dont give up we will pray for your health. Thanks.

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Pancreatic cancer isn't a death sentence if caught early. Doctor says Patrick is responding well to treatment. Patrick Swayze is loved by many people. We wish him well.

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i have always loved Patrick Swayze's dancing. I hope he wins this battle. I also have pancreatic cancer and was diagnosed on 12/16/2007. i was shocked to see one of my favorite actors diagnosed with this horrible disease.

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My favorite line he ever spoke in a movie is from "Dirty Dancing" when he says, "No one puts Baby in a corner." It makes me cry with laughter.

But a close second is in his role in "To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar" where he very campily says, "I think today is a say something hat day." I love love love it.

And I will miss him and his beautiful dancer's body and sexy masculine voice. He's a rare talent.

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Patrick,you are a true legend and one of the good guys ,you can beat this,don't listen to the media about the five weeks thing-they need to get their facts right,i wish you the best recovery and you might not know us but were here for you x

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