Patrick Swayze has Pancreatic Cancer...

[jewishcarpenter]

Looks like I need to get with the times.

[gbeenie]

Well, in an odd bit of synchronicity, I just received word that an old friend of the family discovered yesterday that she also has pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, she's had chemo in the past and the type used to combat pancreatic cancer isn't one that she's responded favorably to, so the doctor's prognosis was basically, "Try to enjoy what time you have left."

This has not been a good week.

That's terrible news, Compound. I'm sorry.

[gbeenie]

You know, Imrahil, there is a difference between genuine curmudgeonliness and affected cynicism.

[anais.jude]

My heart is with your Friend Compound

[PlayMSTie]

I don't think that's the issue. No one else here has said they're going to lose sleep over it either.

Of course grief over celebrities can get way out of control; witness Diana-mania. But there's a big distance between that, and a little sympathy and commiseration and a few new avatars on a message board.

[kodiakthejuggler]

I don't think that's the issue. No one else here has said they're going to lose sleep over it either.

Of course grief over celebrities can get way out of control; witness Diana-mania. But there's a big distance between that, and a little sympathy and commiseration and a few new avatars on a message board.

Eh. He's entitled to his opinion.

[PlayMSTie]

Sure he is. I was just sharing mine.

Oh, and Compound, I'm sorry to hear your bad news. Prayer offered for your friend.

[RVR II]

Sharing is Caring

[Plastic Self-Cleaning Duck]

Eh. He's entitled to his opinion.

Imagine that.

[bettertomorrowamy]

Eh. He's entitled to his opinion.

Imagine that.

Please, no opinions on the forum!

[kodiakthejuggler]

Eh. He's entitled to his opinion.

Imagine that.

Please, no opinions on the forum!

Yeah. Everyone's entitled to an opinion except Plastic Self-Cleaning Duck.

[MSTJedi]

What I truly remember Patrick Swayze for is when he did the SNL Chippendale's skit with Chris Farley. While I've never really been a fan of his movies, he proved right there was that he was a good guy and he had the ability to laugh at himself. So, for that, I feel for the guy. I hope the story's all a pile of crap and he ends up okay.

[bettertomorrowamy]

For that reason I wish he would riff Red Dawn, or whatever movie he wants, with Mike sometime.  Maybe after he gets better.

[headlesschocolatebunny]

What I truly remember Patrick Swayze for is when he did the SNL Chippendale's skit with Chris Farley. While I've never really been a fan of his movies, he proved right there was that he was a good guy and he had the ability to laugh at himself. So, for that, I feel for the guy. I hope the story's all a pile of crap and he ends up okay.

That is my favorite as well! I do also love Dirty Dancing and Ghost always made me cry! Oh I sure hope he can recover from this!!!!

[gammer]

I don't think his cancer story is entirely crap. Heck, they announced it on our radio station today!

I just hope they caught it in time to nip it in the bud.