Reports: Apple CEO Steve Jobs had liver transplant

[techs]

http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/...s_apple_ceo_transplant

NEW YORK - Apple Inc. co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs, whose recovery from pancreatic cancer appeared less certain when he had to take medical leave in January, received a liver transplant two months ago but is recovering well, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.

The newspaper didn't reveal a source for the report, which comes as Jobs, 54, is expected back in his day-to-day duties at the company shortly. CNBC said later that it had confirmed the Journal's account, which said Jobs had the transplant performed in Tennessee.

Apple spokesman Steve Dowling told The Associated Press he had no comment. Dowling reiterated what has become Apple's standard line about the CEO's health, that "Steve continues to look forward to returning to Apple at the end of June and there is nothing further to say."




Apple to release new iLiver at next Macworld convention?

 

[zerocool84]

I wonder what all the Mac-zealots will do when he dies? Commit suicide so they can be with their savior???

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
I wonder what all the Mac-zealots will do when he dies? Commit suicide so they can be with their savior???

Their lining up at Mac Stores hoping to be the first on their block to own an iLiver.

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: techs

Originally posted by: zerocool84
I wonder what all the Mac-zealots will do when he dies? Commit suicide so they can be with their savior???

Their lining up at Mac Stores hoping to be the first on their block to own a limited edition iDied.

Fixed.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: techs

Originally posted by: zerocool84
I wonder what all the Mac-zealots will do when he dies? Commit suicide so they can be with their savior???

Their lining up at Mac Stores hoping to be the first on their block to own an iLiver.

would Apple buy those from China too?

 

[0roo0roo]

why did his liver fail?

 

[0roo0roo]

"After the pancreas, the liver is the "next stop" for a tumor since blood drains from the one organ to the other, said Teperman, who did not treat Jobs.

Since the type of pancreatic cancer Jobs had is "slow growing," it's likely microscopic cells went undetected and traveled to the liver, Teperman said. Tumors often "stop" at the liver, he said, although it's possible they can spread beyond it."

 

[AmdEmAll]

I wonder who died because he's special and can bypass the waiting list...

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: AmdEmAll
I wonder who died because he's special and can bypass the waiting list...

I recently lost a friend who was on a waiting list and didn't get a liver.
So I wonder about that too.

 

[CrimsonWolf]

I hope this increases his appreciation for user-replaceable parts.

 

[Balt]

Originally posted by: CrimsonWolf
I hope this increases his appreciation for user-replaceable parts.

Well done.

 

[caivoma]

Didn't Walter Payton die because he couldn't find a liver in time?

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: caivoma
Didn't Walter Payton die because he couldn't find a liver in time?

They couldn't find a black liver for him.

 

[Pliablemoose]

I dunno, I have some serious concerns about him getting a liver ahead of a whole lot of other folks, plus, it's not exactly standard therapy for freaking pancreatic cancer.

The anti rejection drugs will kick his ass though. I know a couple of people with liver transplants, they look nothing like they did prior to the transplant...

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: caivoma
Didn't Walter Payton die because he couldn't find a liver in time?

They couldn't find a black liver for him.

Do they come in all colors?

 

[BrownTown]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
I dunno, I have some serious concerns about him getting a liver ahead of a whole lot of other folks, plus, it's not exactly standard therapy for freaking pancreatic cancer.

The anti rejection drugs will kick his ass though. I know a couple of people with liver transplants, they look nothing like they did prior to the transplant...

have you seen the pictures of Jobs since he got cancer? He ALREADY looks totally different?

 

[StinkyPinky]

But his liver is superior to all other livers and never fails. What's going on?

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: Balt

Originally posted by: CrimsonWolf
I hope this increases his appreciation for user-replaceable parts.

Well done.

This had me :laugh: hard.

 

[paulney]

Epic Liver Fail.

 

[jpeyton]

One more thing...

 

[RESmonkey]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: Balt

Originally posted by: CrimsonWolf
I hope this increases his appreciation for user-replaceable parts.

Well done.

This had me :laugh: hard.

I sounded out "ohhhhhhh.!!!" and smiled. This should be made into some sort of image to counter to post in threads and stuff.

 

[Bignate603]

Hmm, sounds like I should short sell apple stock.

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: RESmonkey

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: Balt

Originally posted by: CrimsonWolf
I hope this increases his appreciation for user-replaceable parts.

Well done.

This had me :laugh: hard.

I sounded out "ohhhhhhh.!!!" and smiled. This should be made into some sort of image to counter to post in threads and stuff.

That was a reply of the year nominee.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: BrownTown

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
I dunno, I have some serious concerns about him getting a liver ahead of a whole lot of other folks, plus, it's not exactly standard therapy for freaking pancreatic cancer.

The anti rejection drugs will kick his ass though. I know a couple of people with liver transplants, they look nothing like they did prior to the transplant...

have you seen the pictures of Jobs since he got cancer? He ALREADY looks totally different?

Yep, I have, now imagine him 25-40 lbs heavier with a moon face...

 

[compuwiz1]

Look how long Larry Hagman [Dallas] has lived since he had a transplant....about 15 years.