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Swayze Rips Into 'Reckless' Tabloids

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(Dec. 2) -- Patrick Swayze is one happy guy as he fights pancreatic cancer, but he's got some major beef with the tabloids slinging false rumors about his health.

In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Swayze says he's "happy to be back home for the holidays" after working on his show, 'The Beast,' and says that the "only thorn" in his side is the tabloids "consistently reporting lies and false information" about his health.

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Swayze, responding to recent unconfirmed tabloid reports claiming that his cancer has spread, tells PEOPLE that "they're reporting that I'm on my last legs and saying goodbye to my tearful family!" He goes on to say it's "upsetting that the shoddy and reckless reporting from these publications cast a negative shadow on the positive and good fight I'm fighting. For me, my family, and those close to me, it amounts to downright emotional cruelty. That makes me angry when hope is so precious."

Swayze says that "pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease and from the moment I was diagnosed, I knew I was in for the fight of my life. It's a battle, and so far, I've been winning. I'm one of the lucky few that responds well to treatment."

The 56-year-old actor thanks everyone who's contributed positivity, saying he appreciates "all the love and support people have sent and continue to send my way. I thank you."

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Snbm63

04:59 AMDec 04 2008

addanoidroids terminal prognossisies wont getta us all

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Chnn215

08:53 PMDec 04 2008

I'M SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT HE IS DOING WELL.I WAS JUST TALKING TO MY SISTER ABOUT HIM.MY PRAYING FOR HIM.I LOVE YOU PATRICK.TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF.

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KatieKDS

02:59 PMDec 03 2008

I love patrick swayze. he seems like a really nice guy to me. cancer sucks...my sister has liver cancer....its awful.

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WranglrMs

10:08 AMDec 03 2008

Love & Prayers too you Patrick!!! God love you!!!

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Jbnjb2

09:22 AMDec 03 2008

court ship 1 do you realize how much mail she gets every day?? she still may respond. Besides that, have you gone to her show website and requested tickets for her show, it says you may not be able to get them for a long time. I can't believe you are whining over this, like you are the ONLY person who wrote to her in the last month and she is just not answering YOU!!!!!!

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Mindbender48

08:54 AMDec 03 2008

THESE TABLOIDS SHOULD HAVE A DISCLAIMER OR BE SUED FOR THEIR "LIES AND INUENDOS" CONSTANTLY LYING. WHERE THE RESPONSIBLE REPORTING COME ON YOU SUPREME JUSTICES? WAKE UP TAKE YOU MEDICATIONS AND OPEN YOUR EYES. I THINK MOST OF YOU DON'T EVEN WRITE THOSE DECISIONS THAT YOU SAY YOU DID.GET ON THIS CASE ,MAKE THE TABLOIDS PRINT IN BIG LETTERS ON THE COVER "THESE STORIES MAY OR MAY NOT BE TRUE".

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BSealsS

08:39 AMDec 03 2008

COURTSHIP1, are you not aware of the fact that Ms.Ray (and other celebrities) does not plow through all the mail she receives? How silly of you to think getting no response to your request for free tickets should be laid at her feet. If you want your mother to see her why not spring for tickets your self instead of whining about not getting a freebie!

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08:38 AMDec 03 2008

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tmoxxie

08:37 AMDec 03 2008

I think that Patrick Swayze is a great guy, Don't give it! And I don't like RachelRay, just don't like her. She doesn't appeal to me. I don't know what thefuss is about. She is a lucky women to be where she is.

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A Penguin Lvr

08:37 AMDec 03 2008

courtship1, your a negtive whiner, the world does not have to revolve around you and to your old mama! leave rachael ray alone.

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