Patrick Swayze battled pancreatic cancer for nearly two years . The actor died on February 11, 2009 at the age of 50 after battling a rare form of cancer. Dozens of drugs are in development or being tested in trials for the disease . Doctors encourage patients to try to live their lives normally while in treatment .
Patrick Swayze battled pancreatic cancer for nearly two years . About 95 percent of those with pancreatic cancer die from it , experts say . Dozens of drugs are in development or being tested in trials for the disease . Doctors encourage patients to try to live their lives normally while in treatment .