Steve had the only form that was treatable and didn't treat it until it was too late.

"In spite of pleas from family and friends, he tried to cure himself through acupuncture sessions, drinking special fruit juices, visiting "spiritualists" and using other treatments he found on the internet.

Some cancer experts have said that Mr Jobs may have extended his life or even survived if he had promptly tackled his cancer aggressively with scientifically proven medical treatments."

Steve Jobs had a relatively rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor which is more receptive to treatment than other pancreatic cancers. And then instead of treating it he went on a diet.