Surgery A Success!
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 HospitalLouisville, 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.
We welcome your words of encouragement for the McAnulty family in the comments below or in the guestbook page on the right.
August 25th, 2007 at 1:57 am
Justice McAnulty and family,
I am a law student at U of L in my second year. I have only recently been introduced to Justice McAnulty’s legendary legal career in this community. It began when I felt compelled to vote for him last November. Though I did not know much about him, I had heard much. What I have learned of him since has made me confident my vote was well cast, and I am greatly saddened that his potential as a Supreme Court Justice will, for the most part, go unrealized. However, I am comforted to know that his prior legal accomplishments will live on, as well his spirit and profound love for the law and civil service - something we both share. It didn’t take long for me to learn what a great jurist and human being he was. As a future member of the legal community, I am inspired and motivated by his career accomplishments and can only hope to become half the jurist that he was.
My thoughts are with you all.
August 18th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Judge McAnulty, I will always remember you as a wonderful person who helped me and my son in Family Court in 1976. My son’s father did not acknowledge being his father and I was tired of the entire process of having to answer personal questions. You told me that I could not quit because child support was for my son. My son did receive child support until he was 18 and he is now 31 years old with a Master’s degree in business administration, a wonderul, devoted father and husband who has three children. He doesn’t worry about his father but he knows that he will always do everything he can to support his family spiritually and financially. It was YOU that helped me to instill this in my son. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU WITH YOUR RECOVERY.
August 17th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
I have thought of you constantly since I heard the discouraging news about your health. Our Lord still performs miracles on a constant basis and I believe Him for complete healing for you. Debbie is an exemplary secretary and it has been my great privilege to know her and to know you. I do not know your family but they must be wonderful. I was in your office after the secretaries’ seminar and I felt peace there. Much love to you, Rena Bartlett
August 16th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Judge McAnulty and Kristi,
Just want the two of you to know that you and the entire family are in my thoughts and daily prayers.
I must tell you I was always proud to have a William McAnulty sign in my yard, as I respect you as an honest person. I love you Kristi.
If I can help in anyway, please call!