Patrick Swayze, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, was photographed smoking shortly after completing a chemotherapy session at Stanford University Medical Center.
Inside Edition reports that, at one time, Swayze had a "three-pack-a-day" smoking habit. Those reports remain unsubstantiated, but the photo has stirred controversy due to the connection between pancreatic cancer and smoking.
The American Cancer Society reports that the likelihood of getting pancreatic cancer is 2 to 3 times higher among smokers.
According to the ACS, "About 20% to 30% of pancreatic cancer cases are thought to be caused by cigarette smoking. Many experts think this is why the rate of pancreatic cancer has been increasing in the last 50 years and is only now starting to decline as smoking rates have dropped."
Fast Facts:
- Cancer diagnosed confirmed: March 5, 2008
- Physician: Dr. George Fisher
- Cancer type: Pancreatic cancer
- Treatment center: Stanford Cancer Center, Stanford University
- Reportedly responding well to treatment
Patrick Swayze Smoking News and Blogs
TMZ.com: Patrick Swayze Ultra Kool (March 17, 2008)
Defamer: Patrick Swayze Not Having The Time Of His Life, Having A Cigarette Instead (March 14, 2008)
Daily Mail: Patrick Swayze still smoking despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer (March 14, 2008)
The Huffington Post: Patrick Swayze Still Smoking Despite Cancer Diagnosis (March 14, 2008)
New York Daily News: Patrick Swayze photographed smoking after leaving chemotherapy (March 14, 2008)
Boston.com: Patrick Swayze still smoking (March 14, 2008)
Inside Edition: Patrick Swayze's Cancer Linked to Past Smoking Habit? (March 6, 2008)
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