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Patrick Swayze faces cancer (and a new TV series) bravely

NEW YORK -- Patrick Swayze says his yearlong battle withpancreatic cancer put him "through hell" while he pushed ahead onhis new TV series.

"I've never been one to run from a challenge," Swayze tellsABC's Barbara Walters in an exclusive interview.

But the 56-year-old actor owns up to his fear: "Yeah, I'mscared. Yeah, I'm angry. Yeah, I'm (asking), 'Why me?"'

Swayze's new A&E...

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