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ob1 · 03-07-2008

Patrick Swayze, 55, has had an enviable life. The actor, dancer and former professional figure skater lives close to nature on ranches he owns in California and New Mexico, where he raises cattle and Arabian horses and maintains a wildlife preserve. He's been married for more than 30 years to Lisa Niemi, whom he met in dance class. And of course famous for his starring role in "Dirty Dancing" (1987) which became a cultural touchstone for a whole generation. Subsequent hits like "Ghost" with Demi Moore (1990) solidified his image as good-guy heart throb.

Now he faces pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease. Less than 5 percent of patients live five years or more after diagnosis; most die within a year. The American Cancer Society estimates that 37,680 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, most them will be over 65 years of age. About a quarter of all cases are related to smoking, and diabetes and obesity are considered to be risk factors for the disease. (Swayze smoked.) Excessive drinking may also be a risk factor.

Why is it so deadly? Patients rarely know they're sick before the cancer has reached a late stage. "Often patients first go to the doctor when they notice weight loss," says Edgar Staren, chief medical officer of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, based in Zion, Ill. Then in a matter of days or weeks, they may develop symptoms of jaundice (about 80 percent do), which include yellow eyes and skin, clay-colored stools and dark urine. Normally, bile in the liver passes through a duct to the bowel, and turns stools brown. When the duct is blocked by a tumor in the pancreas, a fish-shaped organ that sits behind the stomach, it colors the skin and urine instead.

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mike · 03-07-2008

another sign we are getting old !!

Bud · 03-07-2008

That's no shit.

ob1 · 03-07-2008

Bud · 03-07-2008

Another sign is opening a Playboy, turning to the Centerfold and realizing you are old enough to be that girls father.

mike · 03-07-2008

or having a daughter 3 yrs younger than them.

Thender · 03-07-2008

You all are just a bunch of old farts!

Bud · 03-07-2008

Looks like you have me beat by about a month.

You old fart.

ob1 · 03-07-2008

Who are you calling old??

mike · 03-07-2008

He has me beat by about 6 Geritol, and a walker !!

ob1 · 03-07-2008

harmany · 03-08-2008

I thought I was tntu website not the old fart home website

harmany · 03-08-2008

and why does my profile update say 12-21-1969?

Thender · 03-08-2008

Karma...

You ol' farts....

dracula · 03-10-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

or having a daughter 3 yrs younger than them.

Worse yet...having a daughter older than them.....

Bud · 03-11-2008

Red Dawn was on the other night and I thought of two things.

This thread and Ob1. One of the kids in the show had a Star Wars hat on.

ob1 · 03-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud8Fan

Red Dawn was on the other night and I thought of two things.

This thread and Ob1. One of the kids in the show had a Star Wars hat on.

03-07-2008	#1
ob1 Sith Chef Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Location: CBIA Age: 38 Posts: 5,813	Patrick Swayze battles pancreatic cancer... Patrick Swayze, 55, has had an enviable life. The actor, dancer and former professional figure skater lives close to nature on ranches he owns in California and New Mexico, where he raises cattle and Arabian horses and maintains a wildlife preserve. He's been married for more than 30 years to Lisa Niemi, whom he met in dance class. And of course famous for his starring role in "Dirty Dancing" (1987) which became a cultural touchstone for a whole generation. Subsequent hits like "Ghost" with Demi Moore (1990) solidified his image as good-guy heart throb. Now he faces pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease. Less than 5 percent of patients live five years or more after diagnosis; most die within a year. The American Cancer Society estimates that 37,680 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, most them will be over 65 years of age. About a quarter of all cases are related to smoking, and diabetes and obesity are considered to be risk factors for the disease. (Swayze smoked.) Excessive drinking may also be a risk factor. Why is it so deadly? Patients rarely know they're sick before the cancer has reached a late stage. "Often patients first go to the doctor when they notice weight loss," says Edgar Staren, chief medical officer of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, based in Zion, Ill. Then in a matter of days or weeks, they may develop symptoms of jaundice (about 80 percent do), which include yellow eyes and skin, clay-colored stools and dark urine. Normally, bile in the liver passes through a duct to the bowel, and turns stools brown. When the duct is blocked by a tumor in the pancreas, a fish-shaped organ that sits behind the stomach, it colors the skin and urine instead. --- Full Article: Patrick Swayze's Cancer Battle \| Newsweek Celebrity Health Watch \| Newsweek.com News Source: Newsweek - National News, World News, Health, Technology, Entertainment and more... \| Newsweek.com

03-07-2008	#2
mike Drugs Are Better Than Pugs - Just Say No Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 12,695	Re: Patrick Swayze battles pancreatic cancer... another sign we are getting old !! __________________ "Black Tony isn't salty, he's creamy"- Travis Justice

03-07-2008	#3
Bud Wanna Bet??? Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plattsmeth Age: 38 Posts: 9,902	Re: Patrick Swayze battles pancreatic cancer... That's no shit. __________________ Time is Short Click Here, Free Naked Ladies 2007 TNTU.net Fantasy NASCAR Champion !!!

03-07-2008	#4
ob1 Sith Chef Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Location: CBIA Age: 38 Posts: 5,813	Re: Patrick Swayze battles pancreatic cancer... ^Yep

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Bud Wanna Bet??? Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plattsmeth Age: 38 Posts: 9,902	Re: Patrick Swayze battles pancreatic cancer... Another sign is opening a Playboy, turning to the Centerfold and realizing you are old enough to be that girls father. __________________ Time is Short Click Here, Free Naked Ladies 2007 TNTU.net Fantasy NASCAR Champion !!!

03-07-2008	#7
Thender Always riding the ragged edge of disaster. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 18,144	Re: Patrick Swayze battles pancreatic cancer... You all are just a bunch of old farts! __________________ Two in the mouth is worth one in the bush. 4th place, 2008 TNTU.net college fantasy football... Bud came in 6th...

03-08-2008	#12
harmany TnTU College Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: papillion ne Age: 25 Posts: 505	Re: Patrick Swayze battles pancreatic cancer... I thought I was tntu website not the old fart home website __________________ BIG XII NORTH CHAMPIONS GO TIGERS!!!

03-11-2008	#16
Bud Wanna Bet??? Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plattsmeth Age: 38 Posts: 9,902	Re: Patrick Swayze battles pancreatic cancer... Red Dawn was on the other night and I thought of two things. This thread and Ob1. One of the kids in the show had a Star Wars hat on. __________________ Time is Short Click Here, Free Naked Ladies 2007 TNTU.net Fantasy NASCAR Champion !!!

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