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Organ Lessons: The Pancreas
It's time to take some organ lessons, but not the musical kind. I'm going to teach you about your internal organs, starting with the pancreas.
November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, devoted to educating people about the disease that took the life of Patrick Swayze earlier this year.
Patrick Swayze Remaining Positive But Realistic About Cancer
Dirty Dancing star, Patrick Swayze, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. Though he's outlived his early bleak prognosis, Swayze refuses to give up. Patrick realizes his days are running out but hopes he has at least two years left and is hoping that doctors will find a cure in that time frame.
Healthy Gums May Prevent Pancreatic Cancer
All cancer is bad news, but what makes pancreatic cancer so awful is that only 5% of people diagnosed with it will live another 5 years.
There are no recommended screening tests, early warning signs or symptoms to alert a person or their doctor that they have pancreatic cancer.
Some risk factors that could make you more susceptible to pancreatic cancer include cigarette smoking and possibly diabetes and obesity.
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Sugar Bits — Patrick Swayze Opens Up to Barbara Walters
- Patrick Swayze's first television interview since he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer airs tomorrow on 20/20. He reveals how tough the battle with his illness has been. — ABC
- Jett Travolta's body was cremated yesterday, and his autopsy results concluded his death was directly caused by a seizure.
Sugar Bits — Patrick Swayze Opens Up About Chemo
- Patrick Swayze did his first interview since his pancreatic cancer diagnosis and said he's proud of himself for getting back to work but that chemotherapy is "hell on wheels." — NY Times
- Barack Obama's 30-minute TV special is airing on most major networks tonight at 8 p.m.. — CitizenSugar
- William Balfour, the man suspected of killing three members of Jennifer Hudson's family, could have been arrested for a parole violation in June.
Patrick Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer
Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer over a month ago, his rep confirmed to PageSix.com. The incredibly tragic news was first reported by the National Enquirer this morning, but we hoped that it wasn't true. Our thoughts are with Patrick and all his loved ones during this sad time.
Patrick Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer
Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer over a month ago, his rep confirmed to PageSix.com. The incredibly tragic news was first reported by the National Enquirer this morning, but we hoped that it wasn't true. Our thoughts are with Patrick and all his loved ones during this sad time.
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