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 17th, 2007 at 10:37 am
Dear Mac, I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If at anytime you need anything, please do not hesitate to call.
Maury & Lori Kommor
July 17th, 2007 at 9:19 am
Bill & Christy: I heard through the medical grapevine that the tumor in Bill’s brain was “marble-sized.” This bothered me IMMENSIVELY because I have noted that over the years, you have lost many other marbles in your brain. I am afraid your 2014 opposing candidate for the Supreme Court might accuse you of “losing all your marbles.” Get it? “Losing all your marbles….
Seriously, there are people all throughout the community wishing you well and praying as hard as they can. - David Richart, Natl. Institute on Children, Youth & Families, Inc. (We’ll have our Board meeting without you!
July 17th, 2007 at 8:43 am
Kristi,
Thinking of you and your family.
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
John Wethington 502-235-2307
July 17th, 2007 at 8:02 am
You have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard of your challenge. You have always been such an inspiration and a man of extraordinary graciousness. May you find health and strength through the love of your friends, family and faith. We’ll miss you at the golf outing!
July 17th, 2007 at 7:38 am
We are thinking of you and wishing you a well in your recovery.
Cathy and Jim
July 17th, 2007 at 7:34 am
I have been following your progress after hearing of your diagnosis. I was pleased to hear that your oncologist is Dr. Jeffrey Hargis. More than five years ago I was diagnosed with lung cancer and with Dr. Hargis’ care and knowledge and many, many people praying diligently for me I have lived to tell it. You will be in my prayers as you begin your chemotherapy and radiation and your recovery. I have been there and know that you are on the right road.
July 17th, 2007 at 7:27 am
So thankful that your surgery went well. I am really glad that you did not “wake up a UK fan”!!! I will continue to pray for your total recovery. Karen Enlow (formerly Wilson - I was Patrick’s teacher when he was in the three year old class at the Baptist Seminary Child Enrichment Center. I’ll never forget the day Carla Brown & I were taking the class on a field trip to a dairy farm. You offered to chaperone, coat, tie & all. I remember telling you that we would be going into a milk parlor, riding a hay wagon, etc. You participated in it all with a smile on your face! It is so good to see that you still have that positive mental attitude!)
July 17th, 2007 at 7:04 am
Judge:
All of us are following your recovery and keeping good thoughts for you. Need you back on the Court ( the big one..not the one at Ursuline on Monday nights), hell, I think I have an OA coming up and was counting on you. All the best.
July 17th, 2007 at 6:14 am
Get Well soon. Best wishes to you and your family.
Carl & Charlotte Williams
204 Marksfield Circle
Louisville, KY 40222
July 16th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
Best wishes to YOU and to your family! We need a hero! All communities, black white rich or poor can look no further than you. Thank you. Thank you.
Michael Cook
201 York ST #607
Louisville KY 40202