Satoru Iwata är som bekant högsta hönset på Nintendo, och även om han kunde skådas i en video under Nintendos E3-presskonferens befann han sig aldrig på plats under den stora spelmässan. Utgivaren menade att det var på grund av hans hälsa, men man var ville inte ge fler detaljer än det. Nu har Iwata talat ut om det hela, och menar att han skippade E3 efter man upptäckt en cancertillväxt i hans gallgång.
"Thank you very much for your continued extraordinary support of us. I am Satoru Iwata, President of the company. Today, there is one thing that I would like to share with you. Recently, as the result of one of my routine physical examinations, an issue was detected. Following a more detailed examination, a growth was found in my bile duct.
In general, it is said that a bile duct growth can be difficult-to-treat, partly because of the difficulty of detecting it early. In my case, luckily, it was detected very early and I had no symptoms. I was counseled that removal at an early stage would be the desirable medical option. Therefore I had surgery last week, and I came through it well, as predicted.
I have already resumed my business by email and by other means, but it is anticipated that a little more time is needed for me to return to my regular work schedule. As a result, I have no choice but to miss the company's very important activity, the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, to be held this month. As the president of the company, I regret that I cannot attend the meeting. However, I understand that I have to prioritize my medical treatment and to recover as soon as possible so that I will again be able to do my best to help the company to grow. I hope that you understand.
Best Regards,
Satoru Iwata"
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