Patrick Swayze says he`s almost over pneumonia

Los Angeles, Jan 15: Days after checking himself into a Los Angeles hospital for pneumonia, Patrick Swayze says his condition is improving.The 56-year-old actor, who is battling pancreatic cancer, tells People magazine: "I am alive and plan on continuing to stay that way. ... I am almost in the clear."

Swayze says he checked into the hospital Jan 9 because of a cough that he suspected was the result of an infection. Swayze says: "I wanted to jump on it before it turned into a problem. As soon as I got home, I called my doctor and then went straight to the hospital and was immediately put on antibiotics." Swayze`s representatives did not respond to messages seeking comment on his health. Last week, Swayze told ABC`s Barbara Walters that his yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer put him "through hell" while he pushed ahead on his new TV series on A&E, "The Beast," which premieres Thursday. Bureau Report