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Swayze Gives Up All Treatment

Doctors can do no more for actor

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 29, 2009 11:03 AM CST

(Newser) – Patrick Swayze has given up medical treatment after a yearlong struggle with pancreatic cancer, the Mirror reports. “There's nothing more doctors can do for him. The goal now is to keep him comfortable,” a family friend told the National Enquirer. “They have stopped the chemo. He's still losing weight and is very weak. He's taking morphine. That and the cigarettes seem to keep him functioning through the pain.”

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In this Nov. 28, 2005 file photo, actor Patrick Swayze poses for the photographers, prior to the premiere of his new film "Keeping Mum" at a Leicester Square cinema in central London. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, file)

In this image released by A&E, Patrick Swayze is shown in a promotional photo for the A&E series, "The Beast," premiering January 15. (AP Photo/A&E, Michael Muller)

In this Nov. 28, 2005 file photo, actress Patrick Swayze, right, accompanied by his wife Lisa Niemi pose prior to the premiere of his film "Keeping Mum" in central London. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, file)

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Guest

Sep 15, 2009 12:26 AM CDT

soooo sorrrrry. I truly did and always will adore you!!! I use to babysit on a lamb farm in the middle of no where. And the only movie they had was dirtry dancing. Patrick you kept me sane. Thankyou. "SMILES"

riffran

Feb 7, 2009 1:30 AM CST

I knew it was coming....Pancreatic cancer is so nasty because you are usually asymptomatic, until it's way too late.....Sad news indeed

Guest

Jan 30, 2009 2:51 AM CST

Yes, that intention crossed my mind later. Apologies.

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