Sad news comes from actor Patrick Swayze as report has been mounting that his pancreatic cancer has spread to his liver. The National Enquirer breaks the report and several other gossip sites are soon to report the same matter, claiming Patrick even has begun saying goodbye to friends and family after learning his cancer spreads.
"Patrick recently got word that the cancer had spread to his liver and that is what his doctors said would begin the countdown to the end. Patrick knew it was coming because he was suffering increased weakness," a source tells the National Enquirer. "At times, he was so weak that he could barely walk without feeling faint. Sometimes he feels out of breath and has to sit down."
Patrick reportedly has told Lisa Niemi, his wife of 33 years, and his actor brother Don Swayze that he doesn't have long time to live. "Lisa phoned Donny in Los Angeles and told him he need to come to Chicago, where Patrick has been filming TV show 'The Beast'. She was crying and scared Donny to death," the source reveals. Donny is said to get "the impression his brother was already on his deathbed because Lisa was saying Patrick wanted to say goodbye. She couldn't stop crying."
Back in early March this year, a representative for Patrick Swayze publicly confirmed the star had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He had since been undergoing pioneering Cyberknife radiotherapy at California's Stanford University Medical Center and had been making a steady recovery from the illness.
However, in late April he was reported to be on the verge of dying. Notwithstanding the claim, he managed to finish filming his TV show "The Beast" in Chicago recently. He even was seen going to a party earlier this week to celebrate with Lisa and Donny.
No confirmation nor denial has been issued by Patrick and his people regarding report claiming his cancer has spread to his liver.
Cancer-stricken actor Patrick Swayze has lashed out at "shoddy and reckless" reporters who insist he's losing his battle with the disease.
The Dirty Dancing star revealed he was battling pancreatic cancer at the beginning of 2008 and continues to work hard on his new U.S. TV show The Beast.
He says, "The only thorn in my side being that many tabloids have been consistently reporting lies and false information about me and those close to me. And latest, they're reporting that I'm on my last legs and saying goodbye to my tearful family!
"Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease and from the moment I was diagnosed, I knew I was in for the fight of my life. It's a battle, and so far, I've been winning. I'm one of the lucky few that responds well to treatment.
"It's upsetting that the shoddy and reckless reporting from these publications cast a negative shadow on the positive and good fight I'm fighting. For me, my family, and those close to me, it amounts to downright emotional cruelty. That makes me angry when hope is so precious.
"As always, I appreciate all the love and support people have sent, and continue to send, my way. I thank you."