Patrick Swayze Says "I'm A Mircle Dude"

In the midst of fighting cancer, Patrick Swayze is looking like his old self again – healthy, happy and hot. "I'm a miracle dude ... I don't know why," he told photographers and fans as he left Los Angeles Airport on Sunday afternoon. The actor, 55, also told the crowd he was flying to Chicago, where he's filming his new TV series for A&E, The Beast.

In March, after Patrick announced he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he began chemotherapy. In April, the actor and his wife, Lisa, released a statement saying they were "thrilled" with his response to treatment. "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!" the couple said. Ever the optimist, Patrick continued his daily routine while undergoing treatment – stepping out to a Lakers game in May and traveling with his wife.

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Patrick Swayze Heads Back To Work

Patrick Swayze, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March, is heading back to work. A&E has ordered 13 episodes of his new series The Beast, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Patrick plays an unorthodox FBI veteran who trains a new partner (Tarzan star Travis Fimmel) while being pursued by a secret Internal Affairs team.

The show (which premieres in 2009) is set to go into production this summer in Chicago. A&E execs told the Reporter that the actor's doctors have cleared him to resume work. "I have searched for quite a long time to find a character that is this multi-layered, unpredictable and downright entertaining, as well as a project this current and cutting-edge," Patrick said in a statement.

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Patrick Swayze Says He Is Responding Well To Cancer Treatment

Patrick Swayze is sharing his "great news" with PEOPLE: His positive response to treatment for pancreatic cancer has allowed him to live a full and busy life. In addition to attending a Lakers game over the weekend, the Dirty Dancing star has traveled, socialized and on Monday got in birthday shopping for wife Lisa, ordering a diamond pendant from a jeweler friend in Nevada.

In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE readers, Patrick says: "Thought I'd give you guys a little update. Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves. This past weekend, we spent a fun time with friends in Reno for Lisa's birthday, where I took her jewelry shopping at Kenny G & Company and (we) were able to find her something really special and much deserved! In the meantime, I am continuing treatment at Stanford and the great news is I continue to respond well."

Patrick, 55, who announced in March he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, is undergoing treatment at Stanford University Medical Center.

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Patrick Swayze Having Excellent Response To Treatment

Patrick Swayze has had an "excellent" response to treatment for pancreatic cancer, the actor and his doctor said Tuesday. "We're thrilled and grateful for the positive response Patrick has shown towards his treatment," the Dirty Dancing star and wife Lisa Niemi tell PEOPLE. "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!" said the couple.

His physician, Dr. George Fisher, added: "Patrick Swayze continues to respond well to his treatment for pancreatic cancer. Because of his excellent response, he will continue the same therapy at Stanford." Patrick announced last month he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, one of the most serious of the cancers. He has been undergoing chemotherapy but not radiation treatment, according to his rep.

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