Oct 7, 2011 · Despite having the same name, the diseases that killed Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and 2011 Nobel laureate Ralph Steinman are different kinds of cancer.

Oct 6, 2011 · "With what was reported to be his type of pancreatic cancer, which was a neuroendocrine tumor, seven years [of survival] is not uncommon," said Dr. Baburao Koneru, chief of the Division of ...

Dec 25, 2024 · When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003, his doctors advised him to seek surgery as soon as possible. Instead, he delayed the procedure for nine months and attempted to treat himself with alternative medicine.

Oct 5, 2011 · Jobs died of tumors originating in the endocrine glands, which are among the rarer forms of pancreatic cancer. IN MEMORIAM : Technology’s Great Reinventor: Steve Jobs (1955-2011) In 2004, Jobs...

But in Steve Jobs’ case, he was fortunate enough to identify the disease at what seemed like a very early stage. On top of that, and this is the really surprising part of the story, the kind of cancer Steve was diagnosed with was a rare and “milder” form of pancreatic cancer called islet cell or neuroendocrine tumor.

Oct 6, 2011 · Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who passed away today at the age of 56, had a rare form of pancreatic cancer called pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer, which produces islet cell or neuroendocrine...

Oct 5, 2021 · It’s been 10 years since legendary Apple Inc., Co-founder Steve Jobs passed away at only 56 years old after battling pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, a rare form of pancreatic cancer.

Mar 15, 2024 · Steve Jobs died due to complications from a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour (pNET), a disease that is significantly different from the more common type of pancreatic cancer, known as adenocarcinoma. When was Steve Jobs diagnosed with a pNET?

Jul 9, 2023 · Steve Jobs, the creative mind behind Apple, faced a tough health battle. In 2003, doctors found he had a rare type of pancreatic cancer. This news shocked many people who saw Jobs as a tech genius. Jobs tried different ways to treat his cancer, including some non-traditional methods. At first, he used herbs and special diets.

Oct 6, 2011 · Jobs, 56, had a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare type of pancreatic cancer that spreads far more slowly than the traditional, aggressive kind that doomed Patrick Swayze. The Apple honcho had the...