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Pancreatic cancer is currently the third deadliest form of cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. About 95% of people with the disease die from it — in large part because by the time symptoms emerge, it’s already spread to other organs. A surprising number of celebrities have been diagnosed with the disease over the years, and though most have not survived it, there are a lucky few who have. Join us as we take a look at some of the most notable names who’ve had pancreatic cancer …
Actor, dancer and singer Patrick Swayze was one of the first big names to go public with his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, which helped bring attention to the lack of early detection and treatment for the devastatingly deadly cancer. The “Dirty Dancing” star was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in January 2008 and passed away 20 months…
