London, Mar 14 (ANI): While Patrick Swayze is battling pancreatic cancer; her mother has spoken about his condition saying: "He just does not deserve it."

Patrick's mum, Patsy, 81, however claims that her son is determined to beat the disease.

"He's got such a big heart and been such a good and generous person. It breaks my heart to know he's suffering. But he's hanging in there and getting the best treatment," The Mirror quoted her, as saying.

The 'Ghost' star was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January and is said to have lost a stone and a half ever since.

In fact, the doctor told him last week that he would not survive more than a few weeks from now, as it had reportedly been claimed that the disease had spread.

The 55-year-old actor has had three doses of chemotherapy till date but the tumour has reduced much less than the doctors had expected.

But, his publicist maintains that the 'Dirty Dancing' star is responding well. ANI)