Lisa Niemi Swayze opens up about Patrick Swayze's cancer battle and life after loss.

Lisa Niemi Swayze, the widow of actor Patrick Swayze, has revealed the first symptoms of his pancreatic cancer, which he died from in 2009. Speaking to TODAY.com, she said that Swayze had yellow eyes and digestive problems, which led them to seek medical help. Niemi Swayze, who is now an advocate for pancreatic cancer awareness, also spoke about the importance of self-care for caregivers and finding love again after losing a spouse to illness.