Patrick Swayze "Determined" to Beat Cancer

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We've had such an overwhelming response to the shocking news that actor Patrick Swayze is fighting pancreatic cancer. All of your love, support and prayers are so appreciated -- and Patrick is using all those well wishes as motivation to beat this thing.

"We appreciate the love that's coming back to Patrick from all his fans," the actor's sister-in-law Maria Haapaniemi told UsMagazine.com.

Maria says Pat is facing the cancer head-on. "I've never seen him scared of anything! He deals with everything the same way: He's determined, enthusiastic, full of energy and hope."

Patrick's acting coach concurs that the Ghost star is equipped with the goods to get well. "He is what we would like America to be," Milton Katselas said. "He is that wholesome, that alive – healthy, vigorous, honest."

"If anybody can beat the odds, it's Patrick," Milton believes. "He's going to end up inspiring us all."

Keep those prayers coming!

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34 Comments

Sarah Jane said:

Patrick, I will always pray for you, and best wishes. You are a very good man, and may GOD bless you. Love Always,....Sarah Jane

When you have the nerves to say this, it may be not so serious?
You like to be called HERO?

Megann said:

I just wanted to say that I really look up to you Patrick!! My favorite movie is Dirty Dancing, and it will always remain at the top of my list. I hope that you get better soon, and I have faith that you can make it threw this!! You just have to have a little hope and faith in God and he will help you threw this!! Your not only a HERO to me but many others!! You can beat this...I know people that have beat cancer and I hope that you are one of them!! God Bless YOU!! Your always in my thoughts!!
Love Always, Megann

Bibi Ndombe said:

I'm from Drc living in South Africa since 1997.
You are the best Patrick, i started loving you since Dirty dancing till now may God protect, and ill you.

Scarlett said:

Hey Megann, you just put your full name, age and location on the internet. Please be careful, there are some sickos out there.

Good luck Patrick and please cut down or quit smoking. God Bless!

JW said:

Seriously Tracy: Can't you delete that 16 year old's name and location? Let's not have another issue with missing and exploited children. I have to agree with Scarlett on this one.

grace said:

Patrick I loved you in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, those are my 2 all time favorite movies. I watch them everytime they come on TV and when I just feel like having my Patrick fix, I just dronp them in the DVD player and watch away. I pray to God that you get rid of that pesty thing called cancer. You and your family will be in my prayers always.

Love Ya,
Grace

niyah said:

I will continue to pray for Mr. Swayze. Words can't describe how I am feeling. I know in life, we go through trials and tribulations. I guess this is one test I failed. I can't stop crying.

Father God, I know through you ALL things are possible. And I know miracles still fall from Heaven. Please God, heal Mr. Swayze of this illness--make him well again Lord. Please.

Lord, my faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen.

Please make a way Father.

In JESUS name I PRAY!

Amen.

leanne said:

Get well xx

Anna said:

omg i love and am crazy for swayze ever since the first time i saw dirty dancing man that movie is great you really made the movie magical! i hope you no that ur in my prayers i mean i may not be a religous person but i will pray for you because your worth it!.
~ sincerly Anna

to Niyah said:

Get a LIFE you pathetic loser!

Cassie said:

Patrick, you were in one of the most memorable bits ever aired on Saturday Nite Live with Chris Farley as wannabe Chippendale Dancers. Love you Patrick. God Speed!

Janet said:

My fav. movies are Dirty Dancing, Ghost and the best ever -
point break. My family is praying for you. Get well soon!!!

jojo said:

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS. I'M A SURVIOUR, YOU WILL BE TOO.
HAVE ALL YOUR MOVIES, LOVE YOU IN ALL, BUT FAV IS DIRTY DANCING...

GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS, JOJO

Melba Monaco said:

Dear Patrick,
All my friends have been calling to tell me you have cancer.Why are they calling me?I am one of your biggest fan.My license plate is SWAY.ZE.My prayers are with you all day.I pray for your recovery.Stay strong and keep positive thoughts.
A long time fan.....Melba

Melba Monaco said:

Dear Patrick,
All my friends have been calling to tell me you have cancer.Why are they calling me?I am one of your biggest fan.My license plate is SWAY.ZE.My prayers are with you all day.I pray for your recovery.Stay strong and keep positive thoughts.
A long time fan.....Melba

Maria J. Graffeo said:


Dear Patrick,

My name is Maria and you don't know me from Adam. I am one of the many people who have and always will pray for you and your family. I think you and Lisa are such a beautiful couple and I admire you both very much. As for your movies, I enjoyed all of them. I can't even begin to tell you the many times I watched Dirty Dancing. It was truly one of my favorite movies of all time. It was very motivational and it has truly left a positive influence on me to learn to kick butt during life. So please do me a favor, stay positive just as you are, kick butt every step of the way, do everything the doctors tell you to do and remember, medical research and science has come a long way. From my own experience, me and some friends had a fundraiser for my girlfriend who had Stage 4 Throat Cancer, newly single mom, with two kids, no job after 18 years and on the verge of losing her home. In short, we only raised $12,000.00 for her but that evening, Oncologist, Dr. Eisenberg told my girlfriend Renee that after her Pet Scan, it revealed she put her cancer in remission. We are talking a woman who had it in her lymph nodes and a tumor surrounding her jugular artery with two previous surgeries to remove two more tumors. Renee is recovering. She is on a feeding tube and she told me girlie, it looks like I will be around for a while and I was so emotional with profound joy and happiness and gave her such a hug. So please remember my story, that Medical Science has come a long way and you need to fight with all your might and kick butt just like you taught me. One other thing you can do for me, quit smoking Patrick, please. I don't ask for much. Go to therapy, see a doctor, a hypomotist, anyone or anything that can help you to permanently stop. You mean so much to many. This habit has to stop. I know from personal experience. I am praying for you like no tomorrow Patrick and I wish you, Lisa and all your family nothing but the very best. Thank you for being the very special person and actor that you are. Someone out there is warmly thinking of you/praying for you and loves you with all their heart, always remember that. God bless you and your family always. Friends are like angels, you don't have to see them to know that they are there.

Take good care and remember that I love you.

In friendship,
Maria J. Graffeo


Maria J. Graffeo said:


Dear Patrick,

My name is Maria and you don't know me from Adam. I am one of the many people who have and always will pray for you and your family. I think you and Lisa are such a beautiful couple and I admire you both very much. As for your movies, I enjoyed all of them. I can't even begin to tell you the many times I watched Dirty Dancing. It was truly one of my favorite movies of all time. It was very motivational and it has truly left a positive influence on me to learn to kick butt during life. So please do me a favor, stay positive just as you are, kick butt every step of the way, do everything the doctors tell you to do and remember, medical research and science has come a long way. From my own experience, me and some friends had a fundraiser for my girlfriend who had Stage 4 Throat Cancer, newly single mom, with two kids, no job after 18 years and on the verge of losing her home. In short, we only raised $12,000.00 for her but that evening, Renee's Oncologist, told my girlfriend Renee that after her Pet Scan, it revealed she put her cancer in remission. We are talking a woman who had it in her lymph nodes and a tumor surrounding her jugular artery with two previous surgeries to remove two more tumors. Renee is recovering. She is on a feeding tube and she told me girlie, it looks like I will be around for a while and I was so emotional with profound joy and happiness and gave her such a hug. So please remember my story, that Medical Science has come a long way and you need to fight with all your might and kick butt just like you taught me. One other thing you can do for me, quit smoking Patrick, please. I don't ask for much. Go to therapy, see a doctor, a hypomotist, anyone or anything that can help you to permanently stop. You mean so much to many. This habit has to stop. I know from personal experience. I am praying for you like no tomorrow Patrick and I wish you, Lisa and all your family nothing but the very best. Thank you for being the very special person and actor that you are. Someone out there is warmly thinking of you/praying for you and loves you with all their heart, always remember that. God bless you and your family always. Friends are like angels, you don't have to see them to know that they are there.

Take good care and remember that I love you.

In friendship,
Maria J. Graffeo


Ann Patrick said:

I Love you Patrick. You are so sexy. I have a friend in Jacksonville that looks so much like you. I am praying for you and your family.
Ann Patrick
Pineville,WV 24874

Ann Patrick said:

I Love you Patrick. You are so sexy. I have a friend in Jacksonville that looks so much like you. I am praying for you and your family.
Ann Patrick
Pineville,WV 24874

mary johnson said:

Patrick, go to the site know the cause.com

mary johnson said:

Patrick, go to the site knowthecause.com

Judy Smith said:

Patrick,
Youve always seemed a fighter, kept out of the headlines always been one of the good guys. You can conquer this diease pray without ceasing. If you pray that God's healing touch will cleanse you and beleive it this can be beaten. I didn't leave this message just to be a preaching to ya your in my thoughts and prayers. Your family and extended family to. Good Luck and God Bless!

Judy Smith

Tasha said:

patrick you have always been a great actor and i loved you in dirty danceing and i no you can get though this and live a lot of more years. good look
love Tasha H xxxx

Ely n Rose Ramos said:

Our deepest prayers to Our ALMIGHTY LORD to overcome this kind of tials you're encountering in your life now, with God's Loves and Blessings, you'll be cured, well and fine, God Bless you Patrick...Prayers from your friend and fans in the Philippines...Ely Ramos and family

Ely n Rose Ramos said:

Our deepest prayers to Our ALMIGHTY LORD to overcome this kind of tials you're encountering in your life now, with God's Loves and Blessings, you'll be cured, well and fine, God Bless you Patrick...Prayers from your friend and fans in the Philippines...Ely Ramos and family

Jessica said:

Patrick, I was brought up watching your movies, my mom loves you and your work and the older iv gotten I feel the same way. I wish you nothing but the best and your in our prayers that you will beat cancer. My grandmother has beaten it twice and shes 84 so never forget anything is possible no matter what pessimistic people say. If you remain as optimistic as you are right now then half the battle is won.

Dawn said:

to Niyah said:
Get a LIFE you pathetic loser!

UM NO YOU ARE THE PATHETIC LOSER!!..Whoever wrote that needs to take a long look at their own selves...God Bless you..and I pray you get a life!!...Niyah I thought your prayer was wonderful..dont ever let people like that bring u down.

Dawn said:

Sorry I feel bad now for calling that person a pathetic loser...but still what they said was uncalled for

Candy said:

Patrick,
I feel so sad today. I just got done watching dirty dancing and felt the need to get on the computer and get more information on how you were doing. I don't know what the prognosis is from your doctors. I hope that what we are being told is the truth and that you are going to be fine but if the picture they are showing of you leaving the hospital is a true photo, I hope that you will take this time now to enjoy your life more than ever. I had a cousin die of lung cancer at 41 and he lived a year after his diagnosis. He still smoked, hell I smoked with him. People that don't smoke, don't know what we are talking about when we say things like this but it doesn't matter anyway. I hope that you take this time to do what makes you happiest. Do things that you have always wanted to do and pray alot, get your treatments and if it is god's will, you will pull through, if not, just know that you will always be remembered as a awesome looking, great actor and dancer....you are one of the best actors that I have ever seen... I am sure you are a wonderful person outside of Hollywood too... :)take care of yourself and god bless you... Candy/Clearwater Fl.

Becky Bound said:

My Name is Becky My Favourite Actor is Patrick Swayze and Dirty Dancing is my Favourite Flim and my very best and best Actor in Lord Ahem
best Actor and very sexy

Katie/Jim said:

Patrick:
I'm sure you will never see this e-mail, but if you ever do. You have inspired every one with your tenacity and ability as a person and there is no admiration we can give to you that equals that. You're a good man Patrick and we all aspire to be that. You have a new challenge in the chapter of life and god bless you in your fight to win-we all want to win, but you have demonstrated the ability to land on all fours more then any of us-You know there is great expression that says "The house praises the carpenter" and you praise your house well Pat-God bless you and your family-Jimfripley@aol.com

Cheryl Scott said:

Patrick go to Dr. Schulz incurables program and read up this could be usefull to you and your wife.

Anonymous said:

I hope u get better soon. I know ppl can beat cancer my brother just recently bet non hodgensons limphoma so i have the proof that it is possible u can do it u just gotta beleive it! from kate

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