Patrick Swayze Fighting Cancer
By worldwise1
@worldwise1 (14885)
United States
March 5, 2008 10:14pm CST
I did a discussion on Patrick Swayze some time ago because I have always been such a big fan, so it was with sadness that I heard tonight he is battling pancreatic cancer. His doctors say, however, that his prognosis is good and his treatment is progressing nicely. This statement was released to the public in order to counter the media reports of his impending death. Many of you know how I feel about the media, and I just wonder if there are any lengths they won't go to in order to get a story. I hope that all of you reading this will join me in prayer for Patrick Swayze.
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@Loen210 (1540)
• United States
14 Mar 08
Yes, I was surprised when i heard that on the news earlier this week.
I always remember him the most for Ghost, which I watched so many times after it came out. And that song that plays (I don't remember the name, but I remember the song) where they are connected by touch, when she is at the clay wheel, is so touching.
I send my warmest wishes and hopes over to him and his family.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
The song you mentioned is an old Righteous Brothers song, Loen, but I am drawing a blank at the moment. I think everyone loved that movie -how could they not?
@Loen210 (1540)
• United States
16 Mar 08
Hi. Thanks for the reminder of the singers. I want to hear it. I haven't in a while.
Yes, I told my family, and they are sad too. We hope things will improve for him. Things are too cruel. But the good thing is that when a famous, well loved celebrity gets it, much more attention, research, and work seems to be put into that illness. Thank you for the generous rankingn also, hun!
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
I wouldn't count him out just yet, weemam, because we all know how the press likes to embellish every story it gets its hands on. His publicist has denied the story about him only having weeks left to live.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
Yes, he is a decent person, Shaun, not spoiled like so many of the Hollywood types. He is also a very talented man.
@mummymo (23706)
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13 Mar 08
I feel the same way about the media worldwise and I think it is awful that they force people to talk about things they may not be ready to disclose! I too admire Patrick Swayze and I join your prayers that he can fight this horrible disease without too much pain for him and his family - I also pray that the press will give him the space he needs fas this time! xxx
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
We are on the same page, mummymo, because all movie stars are not publicity-seeking wolves. It is for that very reason that some choose to live far away from Hollywood.
@KATRINKA (1624)
• United States
6 Mar 08
That's too bad. I do hope that his prognosis is good. I also liked him in Dirty Dancing and Ghost. I think my favorite appearance from him was when he guest hosted Saturday Night Live and he did a sketch with Chris Farley, and they were auditioning to be a Chippendale dancer. It was hysterical.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
I would have loved to see that one, KATRINKA! I was a big fan of Chris Farley also. It's always sad when we lose a really great entertainer.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
Let's just hope, dtroas, that he will stay around to make many more of those wonderful movies.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
Just maybe, TerryZ, with all the prayer and love people are sending his way, it might be able to help him.
@hoghoney (3747)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Hey WorldWise. I also Love Swayze. It is sad to think that the world could lose him...I have enjoyed all of his movies and I also have a pic of him on my profile that has been there since I have joined MyLot over a year ago. I love to watch him in Dirty Dancing, and a few other of my favorite ones of him is in Black Dog, RoadHouse, Ghost I always cry when I watch that movie. Will keep him in my prayers always.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
That's very sweet of you, hoghoney, and we're all hoping for the best outcome in this situation. Patrick's talents are appreciated by many fans.
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Awww so that was what the article was about. I was going to go back and read it but never got a chance to. I like him in Dirty Dancing and Ghost.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
Yes, maddysmommy, he was great in those movies as well as some others that I remember. We are all pulling for him.
@ldybgsgma99 (798)
• United States
6 Mar 08
I will definitely say a prayer for him. He is a great actor and I love his movies. It is a shame the media has to cause more grief than is necessary in situations like this.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
Absolutely right, idybgsgma! The media should be ashamed of themselves -but they have no shame.
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
6 Mar 08
I've been thinking about him since hearing the news last night and praying that he will be ok. It did get to me when they said he only had a matter of months to live. As long as he keeps up with his treatment and his prognosis is good I think they should find something else to write about.
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
6 Mar 08
I saw part of the article as I was signing out last night..I didn't read through it, but it is good that the prognosis is positive and prayers are being sent..:)
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
Yes, carmelanirel, and despite what others might say, I do believe in the power of positive thinking. Nothing is guaranteed, but where there is life there's hope.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
We're all rooting for him, kitten2, and expecting that he will beat this.
@sophiasmom911 (1345)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Hmm I didnt know this, thanks for the info on this subject! Patrick and my family will most defiantly be in my prayers during this families hard times. I pray that they find serenity and the dr's do the best they can.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
With such an outpouring of love and prayer, sophiasmom, I would say his chances look better than ever.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
25 Mar 08
I do think Patrick Swayze is a wonderful dancer and actor. The media was reporting it to be an early diagnosis and curable. Sure was glad to hear that announcement. He was recently on Oprah and looked great. Did some dancing and he hasn't lost a beat over the years. "Dirty Dancing" is my all time favorite movie. Can't count the number of times I've watched it. I did join you in prayers for this great entertainer.
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
6 Mar 08
I am so sad to hear this. I like Patrick too.I know he is fighting the good fight.I didn't see him in Dirty Dancing but i saw Road House and To Wong Foo...
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
Yes, sarah, and I've never seen him in a movie I didn't like. He has that much star appeal.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
6 Mar 08
That is some sad news. I hope he recovers well. I like all of the movies he played in like, Dirty Dancing, Roadhouse, Ghost and a few others. I just paused a minute to say a prayer for him. I think celebreties get tired of all of the media hype. some of them just want to fulfill their career dream and live a normal life.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
What you say is true, stephcjh, as he had stated in an interview sometime ago that he could have been a much bigger star had he chosen to take a different path than the one he took.
@steffyhoney (706)
• United States
6 Mar 08
My prayers are definately with him. I am also a huge fan. Ever since Dirty Dancing I have just been in love with him. Its a shame that he has to live with this now. I do hope and pray he gets better.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
I am sure, steffy, that all of his fans are indeed sending their prayers his way, and, who knows, he just might beat the odds.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
15 Mar 08
I'm sure that Patrick would appreciate all of the prayers and support from loving fans like us, mom4kids.
