1. Meet Patrick Swayze He died of pancreatic cancer. Photo Credit: rivieragalleryartist

2. Smoking was a risk factor in Patrick’s cancer. Photo Credit: b0r0da But so can be excessive sugar intake. As well as diabetes and physical inactivity. Photo Credit: INeedCoffee / CoffeeHero Photo Credit: oddsock

3. Unfortunately, pancreatic cancer is hard to catch early. Patrick was diagnosed in late cancer stages. WARNING SIGNS INCLUDE: Photo Credit: amyelyse Photo Credit: cybernetiks2 Double vision, back pain, excessive weight loss, and depression.

4. Photo Credit: isabelbloedwater Photo Credit: Subconsci Productions Had Patrick stopped smoking and seen a doctor regularly he might have prevented pancreatic cancer.

5. IfPatrick were still alive today he would be a finalist on Dancing with the Stars. Photo Credit: Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com