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...lasting effects of Whipple surgery (which involves removing portions of the stomach, pancreas, bile duct and small intestine, and can inhibit digestion), which is a common treatment for pancreatic cancer. The last theory seems to be the leading one at this point (Jobs had surgery to remove a pancreatic tumor in 2004, but he did not say what kind of surgery); even years after a Whipple procedure, it's possible that damage to the intestines could limit absorption of nutrients, a deficiency that can be remedied with a change in diet and enzyme treatments. (See the top 10 medical breakthroughs...
Pancreatic cancer could also cause protein loss during the digestive process, Lustig says, which would suggest a recurrence of the malignant tumor that Jobs battled 2004. It is unlikely, however, that Jobs' original cancer has spread, Lustig says. Since pancreatic cancer is so swift and deadly, "We have to assume he was cured of that," Lustig says. "If he weren't, he would have been dead years ago." But having developed one endocrine tumor increases the patient's risk for developing a second...
...break with tradition, Harvard awarded Senator Edward M. Kennedy ’54-’56, the liberal lion who has represented Massachusetts for nearly a half century and was diagnosed with brain tumor in May, with an honorary degree at a special ceremony in December. Though the University normally dispenses honorariums during Commencement, it delayed Kennedy's award because his medical treatment prevented him from appearing at the spring ceremony. The December event drew national press and political luminaries—including Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Mass. Senator John F. Kerry?...
Senator Edward M. Kennedy ’54-’56, the liberal lion who has represented Massachusetts for nearly a half century and was diagnosed with brain tumor in May, received an honorary degree from Harvard at a convocation ceremony in Sanders Theatre yesterday afternoon.Over 50 years after he graduated from the College with a degree in Government, the youngest member of the famous political family was honored for his lifetime commitment to public service.“I hope that in all the time since then I have lived up to the chance Harvard gave...
...Massachusetts senator was initially scheduled to be honored during Commencement last spring, but was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor two weeks before the ceremony, preventing him from being given the award at that time...