Steve Jobs Had a Liver Transplant Two Months Ago

MacRumors · Jun 20, 2009, 12:53 AM

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple CEO Steve Jobs received a liver transplant about two months ago to treat some ongoing complications from his previous pancreatic cancer:

Quote:

Steve Jobs, who has been on medical leave from Apple Inc. since January to treat an undisclosed medical condition, received a liver transplant in Tennessee about two months ago. The chief executive has been recovering well and is expected to return to work on schedule later this month, though he may work part-time initially.

The exact source for the information is not provided, though The Wall Street Journal is reporting it as fact and not rumor. They also state that he is recovering well and is expected to return to Apple at the end of June, though may initially return on a part-time basis.

Steve Jobs stepped down as Apple's CEO in January for a medical leave of absence. Jobs had previously been treated and said to have been cured of pancreatic cancer in 2004.

According to experts cited by The Wall Street Journal, the reason for a liver transplant may have been from the spread of the original pancreatic cancer into the liver. The exact cure rate for this particular condition with a liver transplant seems to be up for debate, although five-year survivals for all causes of liver transplant seems to be around the 75% range.

The report adds some validity to previous rumors that Steve Jobs was receiving medical treatment in Memphis, Tennessee.

Article Link: Steve Jobs Had a Liver Transplant Two Months Ago

jmann · Jun 20, 2009, 12:54 AM

Let's hope he does come back soon. I hope he feels better. *crosses fingers*

NeverhadaPC · Jun 20, 2009, 12:54 AM

Hope he gets better. Take care SJ.

dscuber9000 · Jun 20, 2009, 12:55 AM

These stories are always really sad.

akm3 · Jun 20, 2009, 12:55 AM

So thats what caused the bump in the stock today...

TheSlush · Jun 20, 2009, 12:57 AM

The good news is he's getting treatment, and he has the best money can buy. Get well soon, Steve!

asim · Jun 20, 2009, 12:57 AM

pretty amazing that this was kept under wraps for 2 months...

ndriver182 · Jun 20, 2009, 12:59 AM

Wow that was out of left field. Get well Steve.

InkMaster · Jun 20, 2009, 12:59 AM

Well, as long as he'll be back, awesome! Phil, while being a nice guy and all... damn he's a horribly boring presenter!

marcre · Jun 20, 2009, 01:00 AM

wow, that's a shock. Can't believe they were able to keep this a secret.

techfreak85 · Jun 20, 2009, 01:00 AM

holy cow....where did that come from? I hope he is doing much better now.

Krafty · Jun 20, 2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asim

pretty amazing that this was kept under wraps for 2 months...

Yeah, he's probably pissed now thats its public.

p0intblank · Jun 20, 2009, 01:05 AM

Wow, I didn't see this coming. At least all went well, though. Here's to the best!

LillieDesigns · Jun 20, 2009, 01:05 AM

Get better Steve!

Randman · Jun 20, 2009, 01:06 AM

We had a thread on this more than 30 minutes earlier. Slow bot = bad bot.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=726882

stefman · Jun 20, 2009, 01:06 AM

WOW!

To go to the extent of getting a liver transplant, things must be quite serious.

I wish him a full recovery and that he gets to live a healthy and happy life and hopefully running Apple for many many years.

PlayRadioPlay · Jun 20, 2009, 01:06 AM

How sweet would it to be able to say "Steve Jobs has part of my liver."?

pipasforjaz · Jun 20, 2009, 01:08 AM

what a shock... wish SJ gets well soon.

fpnc · Jun 20, 2009, 01:08 AM

I hope he recovers fully, good luck Mr. Jobs. While this new report isn't necessarily dire, it certainly looks like a setback from what was being reported earlier in the year.

I wonder if this was "leaked" today so that it was covered by the new iPhone 3G S release? It will be interesting to see what effect this has on the stock price come tomorrow.

drober30 · Jun 20, 2009, 01:10 AM

Here's to a speedy recovery! Lot's of people rooting for your return!

DoFoT9 · Jun 20, 2009, 01:12 AM

intense!! hurry back SJ™ we want ExpressCards haha!

Mazda 3s · Jun 20, 2009, 01:13 AM

Get well Steve!

Xibalba · Jun 20, 2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asim

pretty amazing that this was kept under wraps for 2 months...

exactly, i am always amazed at how well apple and co can keep secrets - this one i am pleased with because some things have to be personal, no matter how much power one has as head of a company.

best wishes SJ.

thegoldenmackid · Jun 20, 2009, 01:14 AM

Glad to see Arn's degree and former occupation has gone to good use... Haha, no...

threeonezero · Jun 20, 2009, 01:15 AM

But there is one more thing... I have a new liver!

Seriously though, hang in there Steve, we miss you!

Jun 20, 2009, 12:54 AM	#2
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dscuber9000 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana, US	These stories are always really sad. __________________ iPod touch (8GB) 2nd Generation MacBook Pro 13" 2.26GHz Please visit my video game forums! The Gaming Coalition

Jun 20, 2009, 12:55 AM	#5
akm3 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2007	So thats what caused the bump in the stock today... __________________ Only 150 characters? I'm far too big of a windbag to be limited to a paltry 150 characters! This is an outrage! How can I express myself?!

Jun 20, 2009, 12:57 AM	#6
TheSlush macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York, NY	The good news is he's getting treatment, and he has the best money can buy. Get well soon, Steve! __________________ "There are three kinds of people: those who can count and those who can't."

Jun 20, 2009, 12:57 AM	#7
asim macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: charlottesville, va	pretty amazing that this was kept under wraps for 2 months...

Jun 20, 2009, 12:59 AM	#8
ndriver182 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007	Wow that was out of left field. Get well Steve.

Jun 20, 2009, 12:59 AM	#9
InkMaster macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nagoya, Japan	Well, as long as he'll be back, awesome! Phil, while being a nice guy and all... damn he's a horribly boring presenter! __________________  MichaelFlux.com 

Jun 20, 2009, 01:00 AM	#10
marcre macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East coast	wow, that's a shock. Can't believe they were able to keep this a secret. __________________ iMac 20" aluminum 2 GB ram; 30GB 5.5 iPod; 16GB black iPhone

Jun 20, 2009, 01:00 AM	#11
techfreak85 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seeking Help.	holy cow....where did that come from? I hope he is doing much better now. __________________ I ♥ Haystacks. InFocus Forums

Jun 20, 2009, 01:05 AM	#13
p0intblank macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	Wow, I didn't see this coming. At least all went well, though. Here's to the best!

Jun 20, 2009, 01:05 AM	#14
LillieDesigns macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2005	Get better Steve! __________________ Please Watch My Shorts! Flickr

Jun 20, 2009, 01:06 AM	#15
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Jun 20, 2009, 01:06 AM	#16
stefman macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002	WOW! To go to the extent of getting a liver transplant, things must be quite serious. I wish him a full recovery and that he gets to live a healthy and happy life and hopefully running Apple for many many years.

Jun 20, 2009, 01:06 AM	#17
PlayRadioPlay macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2007	How sweet would it to be able to say "Steve Jobs has part of my liver."?

Jun 20, 2009, 01:08 AM	#18
pipasforjaz macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2008	SJ get well soon what a shock... wish SJ gets well soon.

Jun 20, 2009, 01:08 AM	#19
fpnc macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2002	I hope he recovers fully, good luck Mr. Jobs. While this new report isn't necessarily dire, it certainly looks like a setback from what was being reported earlier in the year. I wonder if this was "leaked" today so that it was covered by the new iPhone 3G S release? It will be interesting to see what effect this has on the stock price come tomorrow.

Jun 20, 2009, 01:10 AM	#20
drober30 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2007	Here's to a speedy recovery! Lot's of people rooting for your return!

Jun 20, 2009, 01:12 AM	#21
DoFoT9 macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NSW, Australia	intense!! hurry back SJ™ we want ExpressCards haha! __________________ MBP CD2.16ghz, 500gb, 2GB Ram, X1600 OC'd, 19" iMac24" 2.8ghz 750gb 4gbram Hackintosh E4600 3GHz 10.5.4 8500GT MozyMac

Jun 20, 2009, 01:13 AM	#22
Mazda 3s macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2006	Get well Steve!

Jun 20, 2009, 01:14 AM	#24
thegoldenmackid macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Plano, TX/Winston-Salem, NC	Glad to see Arn's degree and former occupation has gone to good use... Haha, no... __________________ themacfeed.com KRK Powered peace[darfur Help my external hard drive guide.

Jun 20, 2009, 01:15 AM	#25
threeonezero macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA	But there is one more thing... I have a new liver! Seriously though, hang in there Steve, we miss you!

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