People Magazine quotes Patrick Swayze’s doctor today saying that he’s not as sick as was widely reported yesterday.

“Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far,” Dr. George Fisher says in a statement. “All of the reports stating the time frame of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue. We are considerably more optimistic.”

Good news for fans and friends alike. Although Jezebel still says pancreatic cancer in particular is a death sentence, we’re lighting a candle to the Virgencita and sending positive vibes.

Doctor ‘Optimistic’ About Patrick Swayze’s Cancer [People]