Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs health is under speculation after he canceled his annual Macworld speech. His scary skinny appearance left the audience worried when he hosted the launch of the new iPhone last summer. No-one really knows what’s happening with Steve’s health but fears are growing that his illness is worsening. Steve underwent surgery in 2004 to treat pancreatic cancer and since then he’s believed to have suffered complications, hence the gaunt appearance. It seems like a very unstable time in the Apple Empire. Steve Jobs resuscitated the company with his revolutionary ideas and products that have added up to $20 billion dollars to Apple’s market capitalization. What will Apple look like without Steve Jobs? Steve, a visionary, multi-millionaire, father and husband would have never imagined he would fall ill.

A cure for pancreatic cancer has not been found. It’s one of the most aggressive types of cancers and research says that 80% of all the people diagnosed die within one year. The American Cancer Society says that pancreatic cancer is now the fourth leading cause of cancer death among men and the fifth among women in the US. Research also shows that there’s a strong link between the bad foods we consume and pancreatic cancer development.

Here are some eating tips for pancreatic cancer patients:

• Consume fish and green tea on a regular basis. They’re said to fight against carcinogens.
• Consume fewer amounts of processed meats, like hot dogs and sausages. Research concluded that there’s a 67% increase in the risk of developing pancreatic cancer over those who do consume these types of foods. While it also said that eating pork and red meat increased the risk of pancreatic cancer by 50%. It’s the ingredients in meat, the use of sodium nitrates, which can lead to cancer. Sodium nitrates are said to increase the development of nitrosamines in the body that promote the growth of cancer cells, especially in the pancreas.
• Patients need easy to digest foods. It’s recommended that patients consume vegetabale soups, well-cooked pasta, rice, cream of wheat, cream of rice, oatmeal, Jell-O, and even frozen yogurt.
• Another food that is great for digestion is baby food. The deserts and cereals are gentle on the stomach.
• Avoid citrus fruits and juices like oranges and grapefruit. The increased stomach acid will cause nausea, heartburn, and acid indigestion. Also try to avoid tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, green peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, peas, which are also said to cause indigestion.
• Eat a low fat diet, however sometimes they say is good to consume oil or butter because is can help patients swallow more easily. This lubrication also aids your digestion.
• Avoid seeds and nuts because they can cause stomach discomfort.
• Also avoid fast foods, like hamburgers and fries, pizza, and other deep fried foods.

It’s better to follow a very soft diet in texture and keep away from processed foods. Please note that you should consult with your doctor about your diet before following these tips.

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