Comments on: This Breaks Our Heart….and Makes Us MAD!!!! http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad Perez Hilton Wed, 14 May 2008 02:26:51 +0000 Perezhilton.com by: Pete http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1792043 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:06:32 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1792043 PEREZ PLEASE READ THIS Perez please read this before discussing Mr. Swayze's situation again. My father is currently battling pancreatic cancer as he was diagnosed with this deadly form of cancer 16 months ago. He was one of the luck ones in that he was able to have surgery which is the only way anyone can survive this cancer. Only 25% of pancreatic cancer patients can have the surgery (Whipple Surgery) to remove the tumor because by the time 75% of patients are finally diagnosed with the disease the tumor is too large to remove. Unfortunately it has been confirmed Swayze was not able to have the surgery. For those who cannot have the surgery the average life expectancy is 6 months after diagnosis. So depending on when Swayze was diagnosed he has weeks or a few months to live. There is no cure for pancreatic cancer. There are various chemotherapy options but all options only prolong life expectancy in months, yes months not years. Even of those who can have the surgery only 5-10% live 5 years after surgery. So the chemotherapy that Swayze is undergoing is simply a hope, simply a way to prolong life. It is more about hope that a cure will be found that can reverse the effects of this disease that spreads throughout the entire body at will. The current drugs only slow down the spread of this disease slightly, it does not stop it from spreading. PEREZ PLEASE READ THIS

Perez please read this before discussing Mr. Swayze's situation again.

My father is currently battling pancreatic cancer as he was diagnosed with this deadly form of cancer 16 months ago.

He was one of the luck ones in that he was able to have surgery which is the only way anyone can survive this cancer.

Only 25% of pancreatic cancer patients can have the surgery (Whipple Surgery) to remove the tumor because by the time 75% of patients are finally diagnosed with the disease the tumor is too large to remove.

Unfortunately it has been confirmed Swayze was not able to have the surgery.

For those who cannot have the surgery the average life expectancy is 6 months after diagnosis. So depending on when Swayze was diagnosed he has weeks or a few months to live.

There is no cure for pancreatic cancer. There are various chemotherapy options but all options only prolong life expectancy in months, yes months not years.

Even of those who can have the surgery only 5-10% live 5 years after surgery.

So the chemotherapy that Swayze is undergoing is simply a hope, simply a way to prolong life. It is more about hope that a cure will be found that can reverse the effects of this disease that spreads throughout the entire body at will. The current drugs only slow down the spread of this disease slightly, it does not stop it from spreading.

]]> by: Ginger http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1786274 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:49:23 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1786274 Give him a break!! He is dying, if he only has a short while left, whats the point and quitting smoking now..to little too late .. Proven that its worst than herion addiction! doesnt seem the goverment wants to help people quit, they make so much money on taxes. Patches are expensive, the pills are over 100.00 it is crazy. It seems they would lower cost to help people get off cigerates I'm sure Patrick has the money for other options to quit but it is a terrible addictive habit and unfortunely little he can do now. Give him a break!! He is dying, if he only has a short while left, whats the point and quitting smoking now..to little too late .. Proven that its worst than herion addiction! doesnt seem the goverment wants to help people quit, they make so much money on taxes. Patches are expensive, the pills are over 100.00 it is crazy. It seems they would lower cost to help people get off cigerates I'm sure Patrick has the money for other options to quit but it is a terrible addictive habit and unfortunely little he can do now.

]]> by: charlie http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1772261 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:05:44 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1772261 Let the guy do what he wants...... we all know the dangers of smoking.... personal choice!!!!! Let the guy do what he wants…… we all know the dangers of smoking…. personal choice!!!!!

]]> by: Carol http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1767809 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:47:45 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1767809 I think Patrick Swayze is very brave, if l knew l only had a few months to live l think l would also think what the hell and continue smoking, if he smokes 3 packs aday it will be even harder to give up. I say, if it makes him happy and feel better....keep smoking! get well soon Patrick.... xx I think Patrick Swayze is very brave, if l knew l only had a few months to live l think l would also think what the hell and continue smoking, if he smokes 3 packs aday it will be even harder to give up. I say, if it makes him happy and feel better….keep smoking! get well soon Patrick…. xx

]]> by: Joolz http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1764594 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:02:32 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1764594 How sad that you should seem proud of the fact that you have the first picture of a gravely ill man - shame on you! If you are ever unfortunate enough to be in the same situation, I wonder if you'd give up any of your vices. Get off your soap box How sad that you should seem proud of the fact that you have the first picture of a gravely ill man - shame on you!

If you are ever unfortunate enough to be in the same situation, I wonder if you'd give up any of your vices. Get off your soap box

]]> by: Sasha http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1764131 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:36:58 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1764131 I was a pack and a half a day smoker and quit smoking in one 30-minute treatment with laser therapy. I went to a company called Freedom Laser Therapy that provides a pain free low-level laser procedure which helps alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms. The staff at Freedom Laser Therapy is dedicated and passionate about helping smokers end their nicotine addiction. I would really recommend laser therapy to help you quit smoking. Go to their locations page to find a Freedom Laser Therapy clinic or a local quit smoking laser therapy I was a pack and a half a day smoker and quit smoking in one 30-minute treatment with laser therapy. I went to a company called Freedom Laser Therapy that provides a pain free low-level laser procedure which helps alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms. The staff at Freedom Laser Therapy is dedicated and passionate about helping smokers end their nicotine addiction. I would really recommend laser therapy to help you quit smoking. Go to their locations page to find a Freedom Laser Therapy clinic or a local quit smoking laser therapy practitioner in your area. http://www.freedomlasertherapy.com I was a pack and a half a day smoker and quit smoking in one 30-minute treatment with laser therapy. I went to a company called Freedom Laser Therapy that provides a pain free low-level laser procedure which helps alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms. The staff at Freedom Laser Therapy is dedicated and passionate about helping smokers end their nicotine addiction.

I would really recommend laser therapy to help you quit smoking. Go to their locations page to find a Freedom Laser Therapy clinic or a local quit smoking laser therapy I was a pack and a half a day smoker and quit smoking in one 30-minute treatment with laser therapy. I went to a company called Freedom Laser Therapy that provides a pain free low-level laser procedure which helps alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms. The staff at Freedom Laser Therapy is dedicated and passionate about helping smokers end their nicotine addiction.

I would really recommend laser therapy to help you quit smoking. Go to their locations page to find a Freedom Laser Therapy clinic or a local quit smoking laser therapy practitioner in your area. http://www.freedomlasertherapy.com

]]> by: Lina http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1757123 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:40:40 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1757123 From what I understand the type of cancer he has gotten is deadly nomatter what you do, there is no cure! Let him live his last days in privacy! From what I understand the type of cancer he has gotten is deadly nomatter what you do, there is no cure! Let him live his last days in privacy!

]]> by: kenedik http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1756043 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:50:13 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1756043 nicotine addiction is the hardest to give up. loosing weight is much easier. you see your lard and see the demons that keep it there. people who smoke aren't stupid, they know it is bad for them. you are not stupid, you know that whole pie you just ate is bad for you. but giving up lard is way easier than nicotine - i know, i have done both. live by example and eat a salad or walk around the block. use your words to encourage people to do good, not criticize the sick. do you think your hateful words will really make him quit? just because he smokes, he is not worthy of your prayers? nicotine addiction is the hardest to give up. loosing weight is much easier. you see your lard and see the demons that keep it there. people who smoke aren't stupid, they know it is bad for them. you are not stupid, you know that whole pie you just ate is bad for you. but giving up lard is way easier than nicotine - i know, i have done both. live by example and eat a salad or walk around the block. use your words to encourage people to do good, not criticize the sick. do you think your hateful words will really make him quit? just because he smokes, he is not worthy of your prayers?

]]> by: Patrick Fan http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1752544 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:12:00 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1752544 Hey to quit smoking now would be like locking the barn door after the horse has been stolen. Trying to quit now would only add to the stress. Leave the man alone. God Bless You Patrick. Praying you will get better. If not a healing, then praying your heart is right with God. Hey to quit smoking now would be like locking the barn door after the horse has been stolen. Trying to quit now would only add to the stress. Leave the man alone. God Bless You Patrick. Praying you will get better. If not a healing, then praying your heart is right with God.

]]> by: Rednovember http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1751146 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:34:51 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-12-this-breaks-our-heartand-makes-us-mad#comment-1751146 For gods sake leave the man alone. If he wants a ciggy let him have it. Also leave him to spend some precious time with his friends and family in peace. No one knows what his Doctors have told him. Only him and his close family. Lets not all try to diagnose him and tell him about Cures for his illness. Im sure in my heart of hearts he has to best there is for him. Lets us wish him well and send him and his family love not heartache. Val x For gods sake leave the man alone. If he wants a ciggy let him have it. Also leave him to spend some precious time with his friends and family in peace. No one knows what his Doctors have told him. Only him and his close family. Lets not all try to diagnose him and tell him about Cures for his illness. Im sure in my heart of hearts he has to best there is for him. Lets us wish him well and send him and his family love not heartache. Val x

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