Actor Patrick Swayze says he is “thrilled” with the positive response he has shown to treatment for pancreatic cancer and thanks fans for the good energy they sent his way, reports People magazine.

Patrick Swayze, wife Lisa Niemi and the doctor treating the actor for pancreatic cancer had good news to share with People magazine Tuesday.

“We’re thrilled and grateful for the positive response Patrick has shown towards his treatment,” the couple, who have been married since 1975, told People.

“Also, we can’t help but feel that all the prayers, meditations and good thoughts sent his way by everyone has made a difference. Thank you!” said the two.

When Swayze’s cancer diagnosis was confirmed last month, the outpouring of concern and support from fans, fellow actors and friends was overwhelming.

His physician, Dr. George Fisher, said at the time that the 55-year-old actor was quite all right, despite the illness, and that he was already responding well to treatment.

“Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment,” Fisher said in a statement. “All of the reports stating the timeframe of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue,” he added. “We are considerably more optimistic.”

Fisher renewed his profession of optimism Tuesday, telling People that the treatment is working well for Swayze. “Patrick Swayze continues to respond well to his treatment for pancreatic cancer. Because of his excellent response, he will continue the same therapy at Stanford.”

Swayze has been undergoing chemotherapy but not radiation treatment, according to his rep, and continues his work on cinematographic projects. The actor is reportedly filming for the A&E pilot “The Beast,” in which he plays an unorthodox FBI agent.

He next appears on the big screen in “Powder Blue,” alongside Jessica Biel, Forest Whitaker and Lisa Kudrow.