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 25th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
Get well Justice McAnulty. Add me to the list of well wishers and people who are praying for you and your family. My mother was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1991. She celebrated her 74th Birthday this month. You can beat cancer too. Count me among the McAnulty fans. May God’s healing power and blessings be with you and your house always.
Robert Charles
KLEO “2006″
July 23rd, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Best wishes for your recovery!! A Kentucky Country Day Senior parent
July 23rd, 2007 at 12:23 am
Bill, Kristi, and the rest of the gang……
Please know that Camron and I are praying for you, you’re a strong family and will make it through this together! There’s not a day that goes by I haven’t thought of you all, and I have all the faith in the world that you will get through this!
I love you all,
Kelly
July 21st, 2007 at 6:10 am
Bill:
We are so pleased that you are doing well. You have been in our thoughts since we first learned of your situation. You know that you only have to ask if we can help in any way.
Rest, recuperate and get back to the bench that NEEDS you. We ALL need you.
Best to Kristi and the kids… you are all in our prayers.
July 20th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
Bill:
I talked to Ken Corey today and understand he had a bump on the head but I am so glad to hear that you are both doing well! Although we have not seen each other often over the years I have always considered you a friend and admired all of your abilities and traits as an attorney, judge and most importantly a person. You and I (at 62) both share very young children (mine are 5,8 and 12) so when you have recovered we need to get together to share some stories and 0allow you to provide me with some strength to keep up. Bill, you are in my thoughts and prayers for a swift and complete recovery. Gary M. Smith P.S. Go Cards!!!
July 20th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
So many are cheering for your quick recovery. Your years of service to people in this community have earned you these friendships. Thanks and get well soon.
July 20th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Justice McAnulty,
We are all so glad to learn that the surgery went well and you are recovering. Your positive attitude is surely a factor in your progress. We miss you on the Leadership Kentucky Board and your wise and sometime pithy comments.
Mike Owsley
July 20th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Bill,
We recently heard about your health issues. We are pleased that the surgery on July 11 went well. God bless you and your family as you face your future challenges.
We will continue to pray for you.
Bill and Carol Dunn
July 19th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
DEAR JUDGE MAC I’M FOLLOWING YOUR PROGRESS AND AM SURE YOU WILL BE BACK SOON. THIS COUNTRY NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND WHEN YOU START COOKING AGAIN I WILL KNOW YOU MUST BE TRULY BACK. KEEP IT UP
MARTIN
July 19th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
Judge,I have lookedup to you all my life,and i ,m very greatful for all you have done for me.My church Main street baptist church in Lexington had a prayer vigil for you,looked like it worked! signed.Harold l. wooten jr. P.S. I,m not a wildcat fan either,