Breast Cancer strikes Stephanie Swift

[ginko23]

From Darrah Ford’s site:
http://pornstarbabylon.wordpress.com/
Stephanie Swift just had a double mastectomy and needs a second operation.

[ppssm]

That is sad to hear. Wish her all the best but it certainely does not look good for her.

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by ginko23 From Darrah Ford’s site: http://pornstarbabylon.wordpress.com/ Stephanie Swift just had a double mastectomy and needs a second operation.

This is sad news. I really liked Stephanie's early work back in the late 90's. She was nasty, but looked innocent.

The article below is from Xbiz.

NEW YORK — Veteran performer Stephanie Swift has been diagnosed with breast cancer and told XBIZ that she is considering a double mastectomy "because I don't want to go through this again." Swift, 37, has been a performer since 1995. She discovered the tumor doing a breast self-exam. "I was watching those City of Hope commercials at 3 or 4 in the morning, watching TV and studying my script," Swift told XBIZ. "I said 'OK, fine, I'll check.' I checked my right breast and I checked my left breast, and there it was. "People say, 'Stay positive' but it doesn't matter. It is what it is. It's already benign or malignant. Whatever your attitude is or however you feel about it, there's nothing you can do. It's there." Doctors found a 1 centimeter tumor in her left breast. "I saw it on the ultrasound, and it looks like a little pea," Swift said. Swift's mother works at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif., and she plans to be treated there. "I've been getting consultations over there and I've elected to do a full double mastectomy, because I don't want to go through this again," Swift said. "I'm on emergency status right now. You're supposed to be operated on no more than a month after you're biopsied, and it's been three. "The reason I'm waiting for my surgery is that they want so much up front." Swift wants to make a documentary about her illness. "I'm talking to Nica at Sweetheart Films and they're possibly interested. I definitely want to document everything that I'm going through. I know for a fact that this can help someone else, because I'm not the only person this is going to happen to. "My father died of cancer and anything that has to do with cancer, I need to be involved." Swift also said she wants to start a nonprofit organization to help raise money for her surgery and help people in similar circumstances. "I want to start a scholarship fund and I want to start a foundation for other people that things happen to," Swift said. "Any kind of tragedy. It doesn't have to be cancer. There are things that happen to people and they have nothing to fall back upon in our business. I want to put that in my name. It's important to me that I do that." A fund has been set up to assist Swift with her medical bills. Checks should be made out to Swift's mother, Heidi Clark, and sent to: Stephanie Swift Cancer Fund P.O. Box 9864 Canoga Park, CA 91309 All who contribute $100 or more will receive a free copy of “Stephanie Loves Girls,” from Sweetheart Films an all-girl video featuring Swift, Elexis Monroe and Satine Phoenix. ***

Someone named Jon Catt left the following comment yesterday on Dara's blog:

"Stephanie had a double mastectomy recently but doctors have discovered that she now has cancer in her lymph nodes. Please visit: http://lovetostephanie.page.tl/ to leave a message of support."

"Harvey Dent" comments this is "stage three" cancer.

[HypoLuxa-HermesPan]

She always had a certain exoticness to her. She claims to be part Filipina too.

I wish her the best recovery!



Remember, October coming up is breast cancer awareness month. Please donate to your desired breast cancer charity. As connoisseurs of porn, it's only fitting that we all donate what we can afford to, right? I donate every year.

[notjustanotherasian]

I am shocked and saddened. Stephanie is one of my favorite pornstars and I had always hoped to cross paths with her on set or off set...

Tom Dong

[Snowman]

*** This event is TOMORROW (Saturday)!!! ***

From Aurora Snow's MySpace blog:

Join Aurora Snow For Sex at the Shore Benefit for Stephanie Swift Cancer Fund (Los Angles, CA) Adult entertainment superstar Aurora Snow will be in Long Beach this weekend for the Sex at the Shore benefit to help Stephanie Swift in her battle with breast cancer. A spectacular evening of entertainment is slated as the adult industry gathers to help one of its own. The star-studded event with raise money for the Stephanie Swift Cancer Fund. Friends, fans and anyone looking to have a great time while supporting a wonderful cause are invited to attend. “This is a really wonderful event.” Says Aurora. “Stephanie is a really sweet person and she is struggling with a lot right now. We have the chance to get together and do something to help her. I am really proud to be part of this event and hope people will come out to show their support, and have a good time as well.” Hosted by Holly Hollywood, Sex at the Shore kicks off with a spectacular red carpet and includes a lingerie fashion show, door prizes and VIP booths. Lingerie, shoes, accessories and other items will be available for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to Ms. Swift’s cancer fund. Guests will also receive a gift bag filled with goodies donated by Stephanie’s friends and supporters in the adult industry. Join Aurora Snow, Holly Hollywood, Stephanie Swift, AnnMarie, Nikita Denise, and Nicole Oring for the Sex at the Shore benefit Saturday at The Shore in Long Beach from 9pm to 1:30 am. Tickets are just $35. Sex at the Shore: Saturday October 10th 9pm-1:30am The Shore Ultra Lounge 6200 E. Second Street Long Beach, CA 90803 www.shoreultralounge.com Those who can not attend but wish to help are invited to send a check in amount to: Stephanie Swift Breast Cancer Care Fund PO Box 9864 Canoga Park, CA 91309.

[Snowman]

This benefit is TONIGHT! Sorry for posting it at the last minute!

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Stephanie Swift Cancer Benefit and Release Party for her Final Movie, tonight March 10

Mile High Media’s Nica Noelle will host a fundraiser for legendary adult performer Stephanie Swift, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer. The event, which will be attended by some of the industry’s top performers, including Swift herself, will be held at V Lounge in Santa Monica (www.vloungela.com) on March 10, 2010 from 9 pm to 2 a.m. Door charge is $10 per person, 100 % of which will be donated to Stephanie’s fund.

Some of the stars set to appear at the event include Alexis Texas, Kristina Rose, Eva Angelina, Puma Swede, Michelle Lay and Swift costars Sean Michaels, Alan Stafford and Mr. Pete.

“Stephanie has completed chemotherapy but she has yet to undergo surgery to remove cancerous lymph nodes,” says close friend Nica Noelle. “She’s been fighting heroically for months now, and it’s been terribly difficult on all levels, not least of all financially.”

Also for sale at the benefit will be Swift’s last feature film, “Alone With the Enemy” also starring Alan Stafford Satine Phoenix, Nyomi Banxxx and Mr. Pete. All stars are expected to attend. All proceeds from sales will be donated to Stephanie’s fund.

“She has been so brave, and it’s been heartbreaking to watch her endure the pain of this last year,” says Noelle. “Everyone who cares about Stephanie or has ever enjoyed one of her films should attend this fundraiser, just to give moral support if nothing else.”

Swift’s lymph node surgery is scheduled for March 15th, says Noelle.

If you can’t attend you can donate here-

Heidi Clark (please make check or money order out to her mom)
c/o Stephanie Swift Cancer Fund
P.O. Box 9864
Canoga Park, CA 91309