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Swayze cancer amid career comeback
Swayze cancer amid career comeback
Last Modified: 06 Mar 2008
By:
Stephanie West
Patrick Swayze has pancreatic cancer but he is enjoying a comeback as an actor with a new TV series and film out later this year.
Swayze's agent confirmed his illness but denied newspaper reports that the star only has five weeks to live.
The 55-year-old actor, who gained a cult status in films like Dirty Dancing and Ghost, is receiving treatment in California.
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