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.
July 16th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
I hope you have a speedy recovery.
July 16th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
Hello,
I do not know you personally, but have heard of you over the years. I was reading the courier online and read the article about you. I want to let you know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there!
July 16th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Judge,
So glad to hear and read that you are doing well. I am pulling and praying for your speedy recovery. Looking forward to having lunch with you in Frankfort.
July 16th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Hi Bill:
You have been such a wonderful friend over the years. Our prayers are with you and your family. We plan to visit Louisville in the next several weeks for a brief period, hope to see you then.
Fred and Dawn
July 16th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
Nice to hear that your surgery went well, Your Honor.
You rock! And thank God that your Clarence Thomas fear did not come to fruition.
Terry Meiners
July 16th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
We were so happy to learn that your surgery went well. Please hurry back - I miss hearing “Oh Canada”!
Mary and John
July 16th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Justice Mac,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We know you will have a successful recovery,with your usual great spirits and humor.
Please let us know if we can help you and your family in any way with your recovery.
Best Wishes always,
Tim and Tara Hagerty
July 16th, 2007 at 6:20 am
Dear Bill–We are all so glad to know that you are recovering from this surgery and will head home today! May God strengthen you so that you continue to heal.
Love,
Jean
July 13th, 2007 at 10:48 am
All of us on the tenth floor are thinking of you, Judge! Get better soon - we need your usual comic relief up here!!
July 12th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
My prayers are with you. I know because of the type of person you are and the determination you have always had, you will handle this temporary set back in your life. Any help or assistance you or your family requires you can count on me to help. Just let me know. God bless you and your family love always.
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