Washington, Feb 14 : Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze's hit film Ghost has been named as the best love film ever.

The film came in first in a survey, carried out by retail giant HMV on Valentine's Day, followed by Dirty Dancing on the second spot.

The 1990 blockbuster starred Swayze as a spirit who communicates with his sweetheart, played by Demi Moore, through a medium.

Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling's The Notebook was voted the third best love film ever, reports Contactmusic.

Washington, Feb 10: Cancer-stricken Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze has urged American leaders to help fund cancer research.

The `Ghost' actor, who has been battling pancreatic cancer for over a year, requested through a letter to a leading newspaper, in which he wrote that the country's leaders should take necessary steps towards cancer research.

Washington, Feb 6 : Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze, who has been in the news for his agonizing battle with cancer, has confirmed that he is all set to pen a tell-all memoir with contribution from his wife Lisa Niemi, which will throw light on his "deeply personal" details.

The `Ghost' actor will be revealing all about his life, including his colourful childhood, his acclaimed career, his lovely marriage, and his painful battle with pancreatic cancer.

The memoir, expected to hit the market in the autumn this year, is being predicted to become a guaranteed best seller.

Los Angeles  - A representative for actor Patrick Swayze on Thursday denied widespread reports that the actor had halted treatment for pancreatic cancer after doctors told him there was nothing more to be done.

"The reports are not true. Patrick is continuing his treatment," Annett Wolf, a spokeswoman for the actor told People magazine.

Swayze, 56, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last March and was in hospital earlier this month after contracting pneumonia.

The actor has vowed to fight his cancer, telling People recently, "I am alive and plan on continuing to stay that way."

Washington, Jan 29 : Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze has reportedly stopped all medical treatment after doctors told him there was very little they could do to stop the growth of his illness.

The `Ghost' star was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 12 months ago.

He recently checked himself into a hospital after coming down with pneumonia. He was released on January 16 after a week of treatment, reports Insider. com

According to the National Enquirer, Swayze was now growing increasingly weak.

London, Jan 26 : Patrick Swayze, who is facing the battle of his life against cancer, is refusing to give up as long as his wife is by his side.

The `Dirty Dancing' star has had to face the prospect of only having months to live.

The cancer is said to have spread to his lungs from his pancreas, and a

week ago he was taken to hospital with pneumonia.

However, the 56-year-old says that he won''t give up without a fight.