KELLY'S CANCER RETURNS

[DetDannyWilliams]

BUFFALO, NY - Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is being treated for a cancer recurrence.
2 On Your Side has learned that he will leave on Monday for New York City for the best treatment available.
ECMC released an official statement saying, "Jim Kelly came to ECMC this week for continued testing related to his oral surgery. Unfortunately, it has been determined that his cancer has returned. Our team of head and neck cancer specialists is determining a course of treatment that will allow Mr. Kelly to battle this cancer successfully. Mr. Kelly has asked that you to keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers."

http://www.wgrz.com/story/news/local/2014/03/14/hall-of-fame-qb-jim-kelly-cancer-recurrence/6427591/

[tatersalad]

sucks

[SeatownBillsFan21]

Dam

[trapezeus]

boo.

[OLDSRIP]

That's rough news. Good luck Jim!

[kgun12]

My neighbor had this and it didn't end well, pray, pray and pray some more, this is not good!!!

[pmoon6]

I'm not a praying man, but in this case I will pray for Jim Kelly. I'm sure he'll get the best treatment. My thoughts go out to him, his wife and family.

Get well, Jimbo.

[LarryBoy]

:cry:

Get better-prayers going out to Jim Kelly and his family.

[TacklingDummy]

Just looked up the word toughness in the dictionary.
The picture next to it was Jim Kelly.

[better days]

Prayers to Jim & family.

As a stage 4 throat cancer survivor, I have a good idea of what Jim & his family have been through & are still going through.

[alohabillsfan]

I had colon cancer surgery in nov 2011, went back of check up one year late and it had returned. Surgery again in 2012 followed this time with 28 radiation treatments and 6 months of chemo. If my pussy ass can do this Jim has it licked! #onetoughbastard!

[Yasgur's Farm]

Jimbo,

Remember that Monday night game vs Bengals when you threw 4 int's in the 1st half... And game back to crush them in the 2nd half? Do that again! Keep fighting Jimbo!

draz

[mrbojanglezs]

I heard yesterday from a friend who has hunts with Jim that this is serious and that it has spread to his spine in the back of his neck. Not good

[BertSquirtgum]

I heard yesterday from a friend who has hunts with Jim that this is serious and that it has spread to his spine in the back of his neck. Not good

That's bull****. What the hell were the doctors doing? How could they let it get that far? Especially since he's already had cancer. My mom and cousin both have had bouts with cancer and they go every three months for check ups.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

My prayers for his recovery, however, he's one tough sonovabich and he'll beat this one too. Get well soon Jimbo.

[Skooby]

I heard yesterday from a friend who has hunts with Jim that this is serious and that it has spread to his spine in the back of his neck. Not good

Oh man this is troublesome.

[Meathead]

That's bull****. What the hell were the doctors doing? How could they let it get that far? Especially since he's already had cancer. My mom and cousin both have had bouts with cancer and they go every three months for check ups.

best wishes to your fam but sometimes no matter what you do cancer just wins. when it spreads to spine youre usually screwed. you never know but its looking pretty bad for jimbo

[Skooby]

best wishes to your fam but sometimes no matter what you do cancer just wins. when it spreads to spine youre usually screwed. you never know but its looking pretty bad for jimbo

A friend of Mine's Dad is ridled with Cancer but he's considered stable, I'm not sure as to how aggressive Jim's cancer is nor his ability to get certain levels of treatment. All things being equal, they're watching him real close & no matter what happens they'll work on curing him to no end. I hope for the best for him & can see a day he's better, I pray for him.

[WagonCircler]

This is very, very bad. I don't like what I'm seeing/hearing.

[Aero II]

Last May, my father was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Had surgery and they thought they had gotten it all. Tested, no signs of anything new. October, he had a 9cm mass hear his kidneys. Chemo and radiation followed and before he could start the platinum chemo, he developed an infection in late January that antibiotics and his weakened immune system could not fight. The cancer spread to his liver and spine. My father passed away 2 weeks ago. I pray for Jim. He's the toughest athlete I've ever seen. May dad was the toughest man I ever knew.

[swiper]

You're in our prayers Aero II.

[Cntrygal]

:(

[DetDannyWilliams]

this story was done Fri on WGRZ KEEP :pray: poor Thurman in that picture
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[Yasgur's Farm]

Jill Kelly's blog...
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show...ill_Kelly/blog (http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2864372.Jill_Kelly/blog)

[Turf]

I am praying for you Jim.

[kishoph]

I hope this isn't in bad taste or offends anyone. Here's a picture of Jim Kelly and his Daughter Erin in the hospital. It is sad seeing Kelly laid up, but he is a strong person and think he'll come out on top of this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v153/kishoph/KellyCancer.jpg

If this is in bad taste, please delete it admin's. I just thought that people would want to see it.

[Turf]

Is this picture from last year or the last few days? He looks drawn, doesn't look good.

[kishoph]

Is this picture from last year or the last few days? He looks drawn, doesn't look good.

This is recent as far as I know, it was on instagram.

[Albany,n.y.]

Is this picture from last year or the last few days? He looks drawn, doesn't look good.

It's from this week. Erin Kelly posted this picture of the two of them watching Syracuse play in the NCAA tournament. Here's a link. http://www.gamedayr.com/lifestyle/athletes-2/jim-kelly-daughter-syracuse-game-photo-101903/

[Mike13]

I wish him the best.
****. Cancer.

[Uncle Jesse]

I wish him the best.
****. Cancer.

Yeah when you chew for as many years as Jim did, that'll happen.

[sukie]

Yeah when you chew for as many years as Jim did, that'll happen.

Didn't know Jim was a chewer.

[Uncle Jesse]

Didn't know Jim was a chewer.


Yup, big time. Marrone and Russ Brandon are also big time dippers.

[Yasgur's Farm]

Yup, big time. Marrone and Russ Brandon are also big time dippers.That's irresponsible of you... It's been widely reported that he never chewed or smoked.

http://blogs.buffalonews.com/press-coverage/2013/06/jim-kelly-wont-need-radiation-or-chemotherapy-after-surgery-for-jaw-cancer.html
Kelly said doctors have not given him a cause of the cancer, medically known as squamous cell carcinoma. He said he's never been a smoker or used chewing tobacco.

[Miami_Vice]

Dolphin fan here. I want to wish Jim all the best. I hope he kicks the cancer's ass! Best wishes Mr Kelly

[Skooby]

:cynic: I read it & I'm really upset, Jim Kelly has always been a hero of mine. I haven't had many but he's one of them, please God help Jim get better.

[Meathead]

hate to say it but its feeling like gods gonna be calling jimbo home soon

[Novacane]

Where did this come from Skooby?

[Skooby]

Where did this come from Skooby?

http://touch.wivb.com/r2785/8b882645

[Generalissimus Gibby]

My prayers are with ya Jimbo!

[GvilleBills]

Prayers are with you Jim, God Bless!

[Skooby]

With things looking grim, I hope Ralph has made Jim a promise that the team is going to stay in town. I think after what Jim has done for the community & the team, he deserves some comfort in his life's work during some of his darkest hours.

Please Ralph, don't let this moment go by without some small piece of mind for Jim. If you have already, please disregard this request.

[The last buffalo fan]

:pray:

[Buffalogic]

Can't this guy ever just catch a break?

[DesertFox24]

Man so sad to hear it. Hopefully he can make a recovery, but honestly after that espn article I am not sure this is gods way of saying let the pain stop.

That being said I am sure he wants to see his kids get married and have kids so I am praying that he recovers and lives for awhile.

Like Mitch said he is great example of hard work and always finding the silver lining and is an inspiration to all of us.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

That doesn't sound so good. Stay strong, Jim

[Dr. Lecter]

http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/03/24/john-elway-1983-classmate-jim-kelly-words-dont-describe-sadness/



ORLANDO, Fla. -- John Elway saw Jim Kelly just two weeks ago in Vail, Colo. They were there for a speaking engagement with Joe Montana, three Hall of Fame quarterbacks with a lot to feel thankful for.

But Kelly wasn't feeling well. He complained of pain in his restructured upper jaw, where he had a cancerous tumor removed in June.

"It's sad to me to hear what's taken place since two weeks ago," Elway, the Denver Broncos' executive vice president of football operations, said today at the NFL's annual owners meetings. "From what I understand it's not a good report."

Kelly's family and friends have been asking for prayers since it was revealed 10 days ago his cancer has returned. They insist the Buffalo Bills legend needs a miracle.

His wife, Jill Kelly, posted on her blog Friday that the cancer is "aggressive and starting to spread." Jim Kelly reportedly returned to New York City today for another surgery.

Kelly's family has posted online photos of his daughters lying beside him in his hospital bed. There have been lighter moments, too, smiling with Hall of Fame teammates Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed and Bruce Smith.
Hopefully, we get that miracle," Elway said. "He's one of my contemporaries, a guy I've always had deep respect for. It's very, very said to hear.

"Words don't describe the sadness."

[Skooby]

I can't hate on Elway ever again.

[YardRat]

Best wishes to Jim and his family. He's overcome a lot, hopefully he can overcome this also.

[cookie G]

Its 3rd and long Jimbo...you've done this before, you can do it again. Hit the man across the middle!

[Don't Panic]

Jim Kelly is one of the most central figures in my sports life. Is there anyone bigger if you're from Buffalo and under 50? It hurts to see his mortality show. He's supposed to be a Superman.

[Discotrish]

Jim Kelly (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152122740574215&amp;set=a.470690499214.256612.52383644214&amp;type=1")

Patti

[DetDannyWilliams]

Well if god does call Jim home he will be reunited with his son Hunter only god knows maybe Hunter really needs his daddy back. :sadwalk:

[Skooby]

Well if god does call Jim home he will be reunited with his son Hunter only god knows maybe Hunter really needs his daddy back. :sadwalk:

Oh man I'm nearly crying here, please guys be more positive.

[Meathead]

all i can think to say is essentially what fred phelps son said when his father died, that we are better people when we respond to hate with love. the hate of course is cancer. and to reply with love is to transfer that lesson onto your average neighbors who are also suffering. you need to find the ability to have the same kind of compassion for them to make someone like jimbos death be meaningful

[Tatonka]

my wife and I spent an evening about 6-7 years ago with Jim and his whole family at his house out in Chesiden Lake. The party was four his brother, Ray's, 50th birthday roast. Jim's dad was there, as well as all his brothers, and about 50 other people. It was quite possibly one of the best nights of my life. Jim treated me and my wife like we belonged (even though we were invited by a friend that worked with Ray). I felt like i was close to greatness all night, as he was the guy i grew up cheering for, feeling for, and aspiring to be.. I will never forget it. We were there from about 7pm till about 2am.. i woke up the next morning and felt like i had one the lottery.. His brother Dan let me try on one of Jims AFC Championship rings (he gave ever one of those rings to brothers btw which goes to show what kind of guy he was).

This news makes me sad. Sad for Jim's family, sad for his fans, and especially sad for him. Its ****ty to think about... all the great things he has done, not just for the Bills, or the city of Buffalo, but families all around the world who have sick kids and he gets this kind of raw deal.

I dont believe in god but i do believe that the impact you make on those around you carries on and he definetly made an impact on me.

Best of luck, Jim. I'm pulling for you.

[Skooby]

my wife and I spent an evening about 6-7 years ago with Jim and his whole family at his house out in Chesiden Lake. The party was four his brother, Ray's, 50th birthday roast. Jim's dad was there, as well as all his brothers, and about 50 other people. It was quite possibly one of the best nights of my life. Jim treated me and my wife like we belonged (even though we were invited by a friend that worked with Ray). I felt like i was close to greatness all night, as he was the guy i grew up cheering for, feeling for, and aspiring to be.. I will never forget it. We were there from about 7pm till about 2am.. i woke up the next morning and felt like i had one the lottery.. His brother Dan let me try on one of Jims AFC Championship rings (he gave ever one of those rings to brothers btw which goes to show what kind of guy he was).

This news makes me sad. Sad for Jim's family, sad for his fans, and especially sad for him. Its ****ty to think about... all the great things he has done, not just for the Bills, or the city of Buffalo, but families all around the world who have sick kids and he gets this kind of raw deal.

I dont believe in god but i do believe that the impact you make on those around you carries on and he definetly made an impact on me.

Best of luck, Jim. I'm pulling for you.

Great story, thx.

[WagonCircler]

I had an old friend from the bar business named Norm. One Bills game, around 1995, maybe 96, Norm, whom I hadn't seen in a few years, sat behind me and another friend at a Bills game. Norm had his son with him, who was around ten years old.

Although I hadn't seen Norm in a while, I was aware that he had cancer, and that he'd recently relapsed. I was headed to Jim Kelly's house for the post game party. On a whim, I asked Norm if he wanted to come, and bring his boy.

After a humiliating phone call to his ex-wife, he got "permission" to bring his kid to the party for 30 minutes.

I took Jim aside and told him who Norm was, and about his situation, and asked if he wouldn't mind saying hello. It would really mean a lot to Norm and the boy.

Not only did Jim stop to talk to my friends, he treated them like kings, bringing out autographed footballs, jerseys, you name it. And he spent real time talking to them. Not perfunctory chit chat.

That was the last time I ever saw Norm. He passed away a few months later. He told mutual friends that the day at JK's party was one of the best days of his life.

That's the kind of people the Kellys are. Real people. Salt of the Earth people. The kind you'd meet at a union hall or a church picnic. Jim and his family fit in here so well because they were just like us. They were Buffalo people.

There are plenty of party boy stories out there that are repeated ad nauseum. But I know many, many more stories that are too personal to share on message boards, but I can tell you that Jim and the Kellys treat friends like family members. Literally.

I don't know what's going to happen, but my prayers are with Jim and his loved ones, who are many, and all of whom are blessed to call him a friend.

[swiper]

Great story wagon.

[Famous Amos]

Damn this is sad, tough news to wake up to. I can imagine the kind of pain Jim is feeling right now as my mother had cancer that spread to her head and brain. The pain was excruciating for her, enough to make anyone sick just watching her facial contortions. I hope that he finds solace soon and pray that he does get the miracle and can beat this awful dreadful disease. Thank you for signing my football card, Mr. Kelly.

[DraftBoy]

This breaks my heart to hear. Fight Jimbo Fight!

[Uncle Jesse]

That's irresponsible of you... It's been widely reported that he never chewed or smoked.

http://blogs.buffalonews.com/press-coverage/2013/06/jim-kelly-wont-need-radiation-or-chemotherapy-after-surgery-for-jaw-cancer.html

Yeah, that's completely false, I've seen it with my own eyes, more than once.

[trapezeus]

the stories are hard to make out. most people say its bad (like elway in the article) and others say they know he'll get through it. I hope it really is just a difficult road ahead in an otherwise long life for him and not just optmistic people hoping. it would be hard to imagine the bills without Jim Kelly behind them rooting them on.

of course, this all brings up the fact that jim is the biggest supporter of keeping the bills in buffalo. without him, do we have a chance? who picks up the mantle if jim can't?

[Meathead]

for a psychopath thats a pretty heartwarming story

[OpIv37]

the stories are hard to make out. most people say its bad (like elway in the article) and others say they know he'll get through it. I hope it really is just a difficult road ahead in an otherwise long life for him and not just optmistic people hoping. it would be hard to imagine the bills without Jim Kelly behind them rooting them on.

of course, this all brings up the fact that jim is the biggest supporter of keeping the bills in buffalo. without him, do we have a chance? who picks up the mantle if jim can't?

In terms of keeping the Bills in Buffalo, Jim is just a cheerleader. Don't get me wrong- I have a lot of respect for the guy for a lot of different reasons.

But if the league or if the next owner decide they don't want the team in Buffalo, Jim doesn't have the authority or the financial backing to keep it from happening.

[T-Long]

just sick about all of this....praying he makes it through. Can't type more without getting tears in my eyes...

[Dr. Lecter]

In terms of keeping the Bills in Buffalo, Jim is just a cheerleader. Don't get me wrong- I have a lot of respect for the guy for a lot of different reasons.

But if the league or if the next owner decide they don't want the team in Buffalo, Jim doesn't have the authority or the financial backing to keep it from happening.

He does not have the authority or finances himself, but he does know a lot of people and is more than cheerleader. Could he do it? I don't know. But to dismiss that he does not know people that would provide financial backing is premature. You and I are cheerleaders. He is at least a step above that.

[OpIv37]

He does not have the authority or finances himself, but he does know a lot of people and is more than cheerleader. Could he do it? I don't know. But to dismiss that he does not know people that would provide financial backing is premature. You and I are cheerleaders. He is at least a step above that.
I think the only real difference is that he's famous- especially in WNY- so more people listen to him. I appreciate the efforts but in the end I don't think anything Kelly does will change the outcome. The team will either move or it won't and unfortunately Kelly can't change that. I certainly wish he could because we know what would happen- I just see no reason to believe that he can.

[trapezeus]

i think kelly's always had good presentation skills and has the swagger of being a leader. i think if a guy who buys into what kelly is selling, will give the team a shot with a charasmatic leader and a guy who knows the NFL.

Of course kelly doesn't have the money for it, but his sway and comfortability that he has the fans ear carries weight for the investors. The investors will find people who can run the team well and if they say "stay, lets see if we can make this work," then they will.

he isn't a miracle worker, but i think his presence is a huge piece to keeping the team here.

but first thing's first, get his health back.

[WagonCircler]

In terms of keeping the Bills in Buffalo, Jim is just a cheerleader. Don't get me wrong- I have a lot of respect for the guy for a lot of different reasons.

But if the league or if the next owner decide they don't want the team in Buffalo, Jim doesn't have the authority or the financial backing to keep it from happening.

This is true. However, I do believe that Ralph would share a succession plan with Jim that would keep the team in Buffalo. I think that's where the confidence comes from when Jim speaks about the team "not going anywhere."

[Yasgur's Farm]

Yeah, that's completely false, I've seen it with my own eyes, more than once.
1) Does seeing with your "own eyes, more than once" constitute "big time" as you claim? Just exactly how many times is "more than once"? How many times constitutes "big time"?
2) Given a choice of believing your words or JK's, there's zero question on which one I'm gonna say is full of ****.
3) Regardless of any of the above, it's poor taste to pile on like that.

[Dr. Lecter]

Since I actually know UJ, I can vouch that he would not make this up.

The fact is, much of what is put out about our favorite athletes is not always accurate or true. If he did chew on a regular basis, it no doubt increases the risks of oral cancers. just as smoking increases the risk og lung cancer and drinking increases the risks of numerous liver problems (i.e cirrhosis). It does not necessarily mean he deserves this and I am pretty we have all engaged in behavior that increases a risk of some sort.</SPAN>
As for it being in bad taste – why is it? The truth might be unpleasant but should not be considered in bad taste. </SPAN>

[Yasgur's Farm]

I consider it poor taste in that the tone I heard was basically "he has it coming". And while that may be true, the possibility remains that it may be false. In any event, our society turns too quickly to seeking someone to blame and forgetting about compassion for the "victim".

I was a smoker at one time. One of the biggest issues I had was that (aside from being made a criminal for legal activity) the medical community (including the docs) would be too quick to dismiss my symptoms as a byproduct of smoking. Diagnosis ended there with no opportunity to treat the actual cause.

[sukie]

Seriously. Going back and forth on this is pointless. If Kelly was a "dipper / tobacco" then I would hope he would come out and say it to help prevent even one person from followwing that path.

What caused his cancer is moot. He has it and it is progressing... He will have major reconstructive surgery. He will probably receive harsh chemo and, if he hasn't already had it prior, radiation.

[Uncle Jesse]

1) Does seeing with your "own eyes, more than once" constitute "big time" as you claim? Just exactly how many times is "more than once"? How many times constitutes "big time"?
2) Given a choice of believing your words or JK's, there's zero question on which one I'm gonna say is full of ****.
3) Regardless of any of the above, it's poor taste to pile on like that.

I don't care if someone here doesn't believe me on this. I've seen it at multiple functions he's been at such as fundraisers, bars, etc. I also know a few people who have worked with the Bills for quite sometime, and have vouched this to me. Now, you can think that just the 10-12x I've seen him do it, were the only isolated times he dipped. That's fine. I highly doubt it.

I doubt his wife would be promoting his bad habit he had to everyone while he's in this condition. So I don't expect her to. I wouldn't.

[Uncle Jesse]

Seriously. Going back and forth on this is pointless. If Kelly was a "dipper / tobacco" then I would hope he would come out and say it to help prevent even one person from followwing that path.



I'm willing to bet it will come out some day when this isn't such a sensitive topic. No is not the time, as lots of people would may change their tune and be less sympathetic if they know this could/is a contributing factor.

I obviously can't confirm his dipping is the reason he has the cancer. All I can confirm is he used to dip a lot.

[Skooby]

Who cares how he got this ? I just want him to get better, like ASAP.

[Skooby]

With things looking grim, I hope Ralph has made Jim a promise that the team is going to stay in town. I think after what Jim has done for the community & the team, he deserves some comfort in his life's work during some of his darkest hours.

Please Ralph, don't let this moment go by without some small piece of mind for Jim. If you have already, please disregard this request.

Geez, this was a 2-way street.

[Jan Reimers]

My wife Lynda and I are praying to God everyday for Jim and his family. We're having a real hard time with this one.