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 7:17 pm
We really hope that Bill will get better fast and soon. I hope that the whole family is doing ok and i hope that Will is doing good. I hope that he can get though this. I hope to see the whole family at Lakeside this summer. Get well soon!
From,
Thomas and Family
July 18th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Judge,
It’s been a long time!! Dan Lynch informed me about your problem. I wish you the best and my prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. I am the Ricmond Philip Morris guy from the Delta. You and Martin were at my Philip Morris retirement get together in 1998!! I’ve still got my green “Judge William McAnulty for Kentucky Court of Appeals” T shirt!!!
Hang Tough, Judge,
Regards,
Doug “Sweeney”
July 18th, 2007 at 6:18 pm
Mac, three presses that you recover quicker than I did. Jim
July 18th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
I remember, like yesterday, our summer league baseball game against the Tigers. You were playing shortstop and Suggs wanted you to charge the ball harder. On the next “hit” to you, the ball took a bad bounce and gave you a “black eye”! Of course Stokely and the boys gave you a hard time (not me of course) The beauty of this story was that you came back and played a heck of a season at the shortstop position ( with no fear) I always admired you for that character. Keep charging that ball Mac. With you always. Hall
July 18th, 2007 at 3:56 pm
My prayers are with you and your family. I know because of the strong determination you have always had, the support of your loving family, friends, and most of all the “Almighty”, this should be a piece of cake. If you are your family need something from me, just let me know.
Love,
Skip Horner and Family
July 18th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
Justice McAnulty & Family:
As the wife of former heavywight champion Greg Page, I KNOW that GOD is still in the miracle business. Stay Strong and May GOD Bless you!! Patricia & Greg Page
July 18th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Dear Justice McAnulty,
Margie and I wish you a fast and complete recovery. I love that you’ve not lost your great sense of humor.
As your longest surviving couple that you married, we know that you can do better than most with half your brain tied in back of you (to paraphrase that infamous radio guy).
We don’t see you nearly as often as we would like, but are every bit as supportive of you as ever.
Please get well soon.
Dave and Margie Fry
July 18th, 2007 at 9:26 am
Hi Mac,
A note to the former “light hitting second baseman”(decent glove) for the aptly named Court Jesters softball team of the late 1970’s, early 80’s:
Glad your surgery went well and wishing you a quick and successful recovery. Thanks for sharing your personal thoughts on cancer last week. We have a 21 year old son experimenting with smoking and are hoping your words hit home.
Always enjoy seeing you at ball games or other functions around town and look forward to seeing you in the future.
God bless.
Your friends always,
Doug and Margie Dukes
July 18th, 2007 at 9:02 am
Dear Justice McAnulty:
Gwen and I both wish you a speedy recovery, and a quick return to the court. We will miss reading your opinions while you are home.
Sincerely,
Judge Stan Billingsley & Gwen Billingsley
LawReader.com
July 18th, 2007 at 8:27 am
Justice McAnulty: Glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you were released from the hospital! I’ve had you in my thoughts and have been monitoring the newspaper for updates. Your comments about waking up as Clarence Thomas or a UK fan were priceless. Sending warm wishes for a speedy recovery! –Kim Allen