Wow, this is a shocker. With the news earlier today that the National Enquirer reported actor Patrick Swayze was suffering from pancreatic cancer and only had weeks to live… I just couldn’t imagine it was actually true.

According to PerezHilton.com, Patrick Swayze’s publicist confirmed today that Swayze is, in fact, suffering from cancer of the pancreas.

Patrick Swayze’s rep released this statement:

“Actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. Patrick’s physician Dr. George Fisher states, ‘Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far. All of the reports stating the timeframe of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue. We are considerably more optimistic.’ Patrick is continuing his normal schedule during this time, which includes working on upcoming projects. The outpouring of support and concern he has already received from the public is deeply appreciated by Patrick and his family.”

Thoughts and prayers are with Patrick Swayze and his family.