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 18th, 2007 at 8:14 am
Hi Judge Mc!
I am sooooooo very glad you are doing well. I am sending up prayers for you daily and hoping to see you ‘riding the elevator’ in the Courthouse again soon….going only one direction that is…”going up!”
Take care.
Barbara
Family Court Ten
July 17th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Bill and Kristi,
Just back in town. Cannot wait to see you both. I have some goodies for you both. Kristi, I have several folks that want to bring food and we don’t want to overwhelm. Laurel was going to contact you about setting up a system for assisting in this regard. Hopefully will see you tomorrow after work sometime. Love, Maggie
July 17th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Dear William, Kristi and family.
So glad to hear that the surgery went so well! My love and prayers are with you today and always! Keep the good news coming!
Love, Kathy Fensterer (jazzercize buddy)
July 17th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
I not only want to wish you well, but I also want to thank you. Your letter in the paper was a great inspiration to my friend, Susan. She too was recently diagnosed with cancer, but was much improved emotionally as a result of your sharing your optimism in the CJ.
Thank You so very much and I hope for a complete recovery for the both of you.
July 17th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
As the old saying goes: Ye nivver dee’d o winter yit: (You’ll survive all your difficulties). Thinking of you every day and praying that you are getting stronger, so you may return to the golf course and be victorious!
Aw the wit i the warld’s no in ae pow: All the wit in the world is not in one head
Love to you and your family
July 17th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Kate -
I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Im glad I had the opportunity to work with you. You are a great person and I know that all will be okay. Good Luck with everything!
July 17th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Bill,
What’s wrong with being a Kentucky fan? Been keeping up through MEK and ELI. Glad the surgery went well. Be strong and fight hard.
Kris,
Being the support is sometimes harder than being the patient though I’m sure that won’t be the case with Bill. Hang in there and don’t forget to take care of you too.
Love and Prayers
Norrie
July 17th, 2007 at 11:31 am
Kristi, Bill, and Family,
Delighted to hear that you are getting along well. When you’re feeling up to it, it would be our pleasure to take you to Jack Fry’s for dinner. Get well soon. We miss you and love you.
As one of our original directors, all of us at Repulic Bank send our love and God’s blessing.
Jean and Bernard
July 17th, 2007 at 11:30 am
Justice Mac, Fight like hell. you have lots yet to do. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family every day.
PS whatever you do STAY OUT OF STU’S hot tub. He thinks the water is supposed to be green.
July 17th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Judge Mac
God speed to a full recovery. My prayers go out to you and the family. You have a strong network of friends and family and only fitting for a man that has come as far as you have. And always with a smile. I, too, am truly thankful that you did not come out of the surgery as Clarence Thomas. As a said there is nothing that you do without a smile. Again take your time to a full recovery.