Justice William McAnulty

Bill is undergoing radiation on his shoulder and femur for the next 10 days.  He appreciates the calls, however, needs rest for the next few weeks and is unable to return many of the phone calls.  The best form of communication during the next two weeks would be email and I will update the website more frequently.  We both appreciate the thoughts and prayers and comments, and gifts of food and flowers.  He truly has amazing friends!  Kristi McAnulty

Today, Bill starts the radiation treatment for the brain to prevent further tumors.  He will continue this treatment daily for three weeks.  It is not expected to make him feel badly and side effects should be minimal.  Following the radiation, and a few days off, he will begin chemotherapy for the lung cancer.

I want to personally thank everyone for the kind (and funny) words of support, prayer and encouragement!  It is truly astounding.  And the support with the children has been phenomenal.  We certainly feel the love!  And thanks for the many phone messages, some of which have not been returned.  Keep the good vibes coming!  Kristi McAnulty

Bill is home today and doing great!  The doctors and nurses at Jewish were wonderful.  He is getting rest and his spirits are great!  I’ll print out your comments for him to read.  Kristi McAnulty 7/16/07

The following statement was released to the press today.

Kentucky Supreme Court Justice McAnulty Recovering Following Surgery
Brain Surgery performed July 11, 2007 at Jewish Hospital

Louisville, KY (July 12, 2007)…Kentucky Supreme Court Justice William E. McAnulty, Jr., underwent brain surgery at Jewish Hospital on Wednesday, July 11. The 59 year-old Justice was diagnosed with lung cancer a little more than two weeks ago, which had also spread to the brain.The surgery, which lasted a little more than one hour, was performed by neurosurgeon Wayne G. Villanueva, M.D. “A ‘gross total resection’ was performed on Justice McAnulty to remove a lesion from the base of the cranium,” said Villanueva. “It was metastasis to the brain from the lung cancer. He came through the surgery extremely well. We moved him to our intensive care unit following surgery, which is normal for this type of procedure. We plan to move him to a regular patient room today.”Following recovery from his July 11 surgery, medical oncologist Jeffrey Hargis will be coordinating planned chemotherapy and radiation therapy. “The next phase of his treatment should be starting later this month,” said Hargis.His wife Kristie said, “We appreciate the kind thoughts and prayers from everyone and are especially thankful for all the support we have received from family and friends. We also want to thank all the wonderful doctors and nurses involved for the great care he is receiving at Jewish Hospital.” McAnulty has four children, two grown children from a previous marriage and two younger children, ages four and 12. The McAnulty family will not be providing media interviews at this time.

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