Patrick Swayze Talks About Cancer Battle

08-01-2009 10:10

Movie star, Patrick Swayze has given his first television interview since being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Famous for his appearances in hit movies, 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost', Patrick revealed he is now trying to come terms with his illness and keep fighting.

During the television interview the 56 year-old actor appeared noticeably thinner, but rather than stay at home the actor revealed he plans to keep working.

During work on Chicago based TV series 'The Beast', Swayze refused to take any painkillers as he feared in would affect his performance.

Speaking with interviewer Barbara Walters, he was looking forward to the future and that he doesn't fear death.

He has already shocked doctors by surviving past the six months they had predicted he had left.

The cancer has now spread to the liver, which is inoperative, but the star continues with chemotherapy in Los Angeles.

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