On August 24, Jobs stepped down, stating that he could no longer meet his duties and expectations as Apple's chief executive. Jobs was diagnosed with and treated for a rare type of pancreatic cancer in 2004, but he said the 2009 absence was not a resurgence of that cancer.  Steve Jobs well known for Apple's creation and success, battfled cancer for several years and died October 5, 2011 peacefully at home with his family.  Rest in Peace Steve Jobs my heart goes out to you and your family..

                                  Pancreatic Cancer Facts You Need To Know

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death for both men and women.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly of all types of cancer.

This year 38,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and about 34,000 will die from it.

Despite the high mortality rate, the federal government spends woefully little money on pancreatic cancer research.

Pancreatic cancer is treatable when caught early; the vast majority of cases are not diagnosed until too late.

Five-year survival rates approach 25% if the cancers are surgically removed while they are still small and have not spread to the lymph nodes.

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose

There is no reliable screening test for the early detection of pancreatic cancer.

Symptoms are often vague and easily confused with other diseases.

We need to invest in the development of an effective screening test.

Who Has the Greatest Risk?

People with two or more relatives who have had pancreatic cancer (see National Familial Pancreas Tumor Registry)

Cigarette Smokers

People of Ashkenazi Jewish descent

Have the BRCA2, p16, STK11 gene mutation or chronic pancreatitis

Are over the age of 50

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