From Sheila Marikar
“Dirty Dancing” star Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but contrary to published reports, his publicist told ABCNEWS.com Wednesday that he is not expected to die from the disease within weeks.
“Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far,” Swayze’s physician, Dr. George Fisher said in a statement released by the actor’s publicist. “All of the reports stating the time frame 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,” Fisher continued. “The outpouring of support and concern he has already received from the public is deeply appreciated by Patrick and his family.”
