Gavin
March 6th, 2008, 09:10 AM
American actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his agent has confirmed.
However, his doctor said reports that the Dirty Dancing star had only five weeks to live were "absolutely untrue".
The 55-year-old is currently undergoing treatment and is continuing with his filming schedule.
Swayze, who also starred in the hit film Ghost, was diagnosed with cancer more than a month ago, the New York Post reported on its website.
His doctor George Fisher said in a statement: "Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far.
Swayze's agent Annett Wolf added: "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."
I remember patrick from his movie role in the outsiders,which is one of my all time greatest films :)
However, his doctor said reports that the Dirty Dancing star had only five weeks to live were "absolutely untrue".
The 55-year-old is currently undergoing treatment and is continuing with his filming schedule.
Swayze, who also starred in the hit film Ghost, was diagnosed with cancer more than a month ago, the New York Post reported on its website.
His doctor George Fisher said in a statement: "Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far.
Swayze's agent Annett Wolf added: "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."
I remember patrick from his movie role in the outsiders,which is one of my all time greatest films :)