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'Miracle man' Patrick Swayze the picture of health as he returns to work
Last updated at 10:28am on 29.07.08
Self-described 'miracle man' Patrick Swayze looked a picture of health as he returned to work for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer.
The 'Dirty Dancing' star smiled as he appeared on set at the start of filming on began his new project, a television show, 'The Beast' in Chicago, in which he plays an FBI agent.
Swayze smiled in the sunshine and showed little evidence of the pancreatic cancer diagnosis which saw the actor initially given just weeks to live.
Picture of health: Patrick Swayze smiles as he heads back to work for the first time on the set of his new television show
His illness was diagnosed in January. Since then the actor is thought to have undergone radical chemotherapy.
The 55-year-old recently branded himself 'a miracle', for surviving the past five months after doctors diagnosed him with the disease.
The Hollywood star was joined on the set of the A&E drama by his wife Lisa Niemi.
Miracle man: The actor described his recovery as 'a miracle' after he wfollowing the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Swayze was reportedly diagnosed with cancer in late January and has been undergoing chemotherapy and treatment at California's Stanford University Medical Center.
The star's doctors publicly confirmed the diagnosis in March.
In The Beast, Swayze will play an unorthodox FBI agent being pursued by a secret Internal Affairs team. The series is expected to air in the U.S. next year.
Still smiling: Patrick Swayze has been undergoing chemotherapy and treatment for the cancer
Gaunt: The actor was visibly sick during the early stages of his illness
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I'm really interested in knowing how well Patrick Swayze is doing. I know this must be the hardest part of his life, but I do know, also, his beautiful wife, Lisa, is trying to help him undergo this horrible illness.
From the very bottom of my heart I'm praying every night for Patrick, to recover in health and soul, to go back to his normal life with his wife, his horses and dogs... God bless you, Patrick!
Marcela - Argentina
- Marcela, Argentina
HI, I´m so happy to know that Patrick Swayse is doing well, I have been praying for him because I feel he is not supost to go now. I told my family that I feel he is a man with a good heart and it is not his time, so I always pray for him, and THANK GOD FOR HIS MIRACLE. I´m originally from Ecuador, South America and with my grandmother I learned that if you believe something in your heart and pray to GOD, HE will do the best for you. Now Patrick Swayse do your best!
- Pollyanna Cajias, Naples., Florida
