Swayze says he's beating cancer

(NECN/ABC) - Patrick Swayze is fighting back at tabloid reports that he is near death. The actor, who is being treated for pancreatic cancer, tells "People" magazine that it is a battle and so far he is winning. Swayze says he is one of the lucky few who responds well to treatment. Anne Hathaway is feeling independent these days. She's one of the actresses nominated for an "Independent Spirit Award" for her role in "Rachel Getting Married." Michele Williams also gets a nod. Best acting nominees include Sean Penn for "Milk" and Javier Bardem for Woody Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." read more

NECN | December 3, 2008

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