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.
August 14th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
Bill and Kristi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Todd Gardner and Kathy Mershon
August 13th, 2007 at 5:39 pm
Bill and family,
Glad to hear that you have been released from the hospital. Justice Minton and I were discussing at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday (the great social meeting place in Bowling Green on Saturday mornings) about how much we enjoy being around you and how you are always a breath of fresh air to those who have the privilege of knowing you.
You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Owsley
Bowling Green
August 13th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Bill & Family,
Hope you got my earlier note. Know that you are in my prayers. Keep up the spirit that made you who you are and the kind of man I am proud to call my friend.
Good luck and know you always make me smile
Steve
August 13th, 2007 at 11:04 am
Kristi, Bill et al…. Prayers are positive energy sent up to the universe to give you support so please feel the love, caring, hands holding you all. I have not missed a day thinking and praying for you guys. Life sucks sometimes however there is so much respect and even adoration for you, enjoy how ever you can. I send you my love from CO. and am pleased that I can communicate this way. So sorry you have to go through this . Love, love and more.Jan
August 12th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
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August 11th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Dear Bill,
I have been keeping you and your family in my prayers, and wishing you well!
P. O. Balfe
August 10th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Dear Bill and Krisiti,
Gary and I pray for your strength as the two of you continue to struggle with this. Bill you have been a loved and respected friend to so many. We all wish we had something to give back to you at this time. We’re all out here … thinking of you daily …
Fondly, Linda
August 10th, 2007 at 10:43 am
I wish you the very best–and I will pray for you.
Jack
August 10th, 2007 at 10:42 am
I wish you the best–and I will pray for you.
Jack
August 10th, 2007 at 10:41 am
Bill,
I wish you the best–and I will pray for you.
Jack