Jan Zdarsa Steve Jobs had had enough of the tiresome speculations in which he was labeled as seriously ill, for example with cancer and ending his role as CEO of Apple. Today, Jobs decided to issue a clear statement about how things are. And the keynote really not participating due to health reasons.
Steve Jobs lost weight throughout 2008 and, for example, at the last keynote in October 2008, he really lacked the energy with which we know him to perform. But it is not cancer that bothers Jobs, but hormonal imbalance. At least that should be the current diagnosis according to the doctors.
The treatment process should not be complicated and Steve Jobs should be fine by the end of this spring. He will remain as CEO of Apple during his treatment. Apple management expressed their full support for him. So let's wish Steve a speedy recovery so we can see him full of energy again soon!
It's a personal matter and it must be uncomfortable to comment on one's own health matters publicly, but at least for Apple's share price, logically, clearing up the uncertainty has a positive impact...