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The actor was revealed to have the disease last month and has been responding well to chemotherapy at the Stanford University Medical Centre in California.
In a statement to People, Swayze and wife Linda Niemi said: "We're thrilled and grateful for the positive response Patrick has shown towards his treatment.
"Also, we can't help but feel that all the prayers, meditations and good thoughts sent his way by everyone has made a difference. Thank you!"
His doctor George Fisher added: "Patrick continues to respond well to his treatment for pancreatic cancer. Because of his excellent response, he will continue the same therapy at Stanford."
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