mitchmurraydowntown Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 People are going to be very surprised to see him post surgery... my boss's surgery to try and remove the cancer left his face like Roger Ebert's... he had to use a pad to write down longer speech and carried a towel to wipe his drool. It wasn't enough to save him, and I can only hope this surgery is enough to save Jim Kelly. Ebert's surgery was scary bad, I hope it's not down to that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 People are going to be very surprised to see him post surgery... my boss's surgery to try and remove the cancer left his face like Roger Ebert's... he had to use a pad to write down longer speech and carried a towel to wipe his drool. It wasn't enough to save him, and I can only hope this surgery is enough to save Jim Kelly. Ebert's surgery was scary bad, I hope it's not down to that now. I have no idea, but doesn't the facial outcome depend on how large and localized the cancer is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Regardless of what needs to happen and what the outcome is, thoughts and prayers go out to Jim and his family! Get better soon Jimmy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 it amazes me that people continue to guess at what is going on with Jim Kelly. Nobody has a clue how serious this is and what the outcome is so i wish people would stop speaking as if they have knowledge and stop the ridulous speculation. Say prayers for Jim if you are so inclined and let the doctors do their thing. I'm going to be sending positive thoughts his way and hoping for the best. Beyond that, I'm done reading this thread and any other speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Just for some internal thinking amoungst us. 1 out of 2 men and 1 out of 3 women in America will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. I have HAD cancer so one of you is safe. It is estimated that 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2013. I'm not one of them so one of you MAY. Thoughts go to Jim and the Kelly family. Kick cancer's a$$!! http://cancer.osu.edu/patientsandvisitors/cancerinfo/cancertypes/headneck/about/pages/index.aspx Edited June 3, 2013 by BuffaloBud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Jeez......hasn't this guy and his family been through enough..... Prayers out to you and your family Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 He might have developed this cancer from chewing tobacco or drinking. Head n neck cancers are very rare outside of people who smoke, chew tobacco, drink alcohol or have had radiation to the neck. Well, I'm doomed then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Nobody has a clue how serious this is and what the outcome is so i wish people would stop speaking as if they have knowledge and stop the ridulous speculation. Nobody??? Really??? Come on, step off of it and realize some of us have seen the effects of this kind of cancer... we may not be experts, but for God's sake, we're not totally oblivious nor harbingers of the words of doom... please. Edited June 3, 2013 by BmoreBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 He might have developed this cancer from chewing tobacco .... Let's hope Marrone is paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I have no idea, but doesn't the facial outcome depend on how large and localized the cancer is? That's how bad it can get, that's for sure... but he may be lucky and have it only partially affect his abilities to speak and to prevent further spread of the cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Well so much for Jill overreacting. Looks like I blew that one. Get well soon Jim!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Well so much for Jill overreacting. Looks like I blew that one. Get well soon Jim!! You never know, Jim might also have an ingrown toenail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Jim said they caught it in time: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Kelly-We-caught-it-in-time/48098c19-ccf5-413c-921b-e39509d94c30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 “Like everything it’s just another river to cross, another stumbling block,” he said. “I’ve been to the top many, many times and I’ve been to the bottom and it’s just one of those roller coaster rides that I’ve been on throughout my life. It’s just another challenge for me and I know I’ll beat it. That’s the bottom line.” :clap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 of all of the bad habits out there, I can't believe people still chew tobacco. that stuff is bad news. best case - your teeth and gums are going to be all jacked up and you are going to look homeless. and I think we all know worst case. if anyone here chews take a second to consider not only how bad it will affect you, but the ones you care about as well. I don't want to sound like an after school special but maybe seeing this happen to a superman like Jim will stop at least one Bills fan from chewing. again, we don't know all of the facts but it's a good lesson learn either way. best wishes to Jim. he was my hero as a kid so get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Get well Jimbo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 of all of the bad habits out there, I can't believe people still chew tobacco. that stuff is bad news. best case - your teeth and gums are going to be all jacked up and you are going to look homeless. and I think we all know worst case. if anyone here chews take a second to consider not only how bad it will affect you, but the ones you care about as well. I don't want to sound like an after school special but maybe seeing this happen to a superman like Jim will stop at least one Bills fan from chewing. again, we don't know all of the facts but it's a good lesson learn either way. best wishes to Jim. he was my hero as a kid so get well soon! It's a huge problem in baseball that they try to hide, but is widely prevalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Nobody??? Really??? Come on, step off of it and realize some of us have seen the effects of this kind of cancer... we may not be experts, but for God's sake, we're not totally oblivious nor harbingers of the words of doom... please. No offense but you have no clue as to what is going on with Jim unless you are in his family or on his medical team. You may or may not have experienced this type of cancer. You may or may not have had a friend, family member or acquaintance experience this type of cancer and have seen its effects. But you don't have any idea how it will go with Jim Kelly. His case may be the most minor case in history or the most major. You have no idea. So, please 'step off it" yourself. As I said before, guessing and speculating just make you look foolish, IMHO. We will have to wait and see how it plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 No offense but you have no clue as to what is going on with Jim unless you are in his family or on his medical team. You may or may not have experienced this type of cancer. You may or may not have had a friend, family member or acquaintance experience this type of cancer and have seen its effects. But you don't have any idea how it will go with Jim Kelly. His case may be the most minor case in history or the most major. You have no idea. So, please 'step off it" yourself. As I said before, guessing and speculating just make you look foolish, IMHO. We will have to wait and see how it plays out. "Maddog69" thinks they look foolish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Well so much for Jill overreacting. Looks like I blew that one. Get well soon Jim!! Hey man, you owned it...all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFO Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 it amazes me that people continue to guess at what is going on with Jim Kelly. Nobody has a clue how serious this is and what the outcome is so i wish people would stop speaking as if they have knowledge and stop the ridulous speculation. Say prayers for Jim if you are so inclined and let the doctors do their thing. I'm going to be sending positive thoughts his way and hoping for the best. Beyond that, I'm done reading this thread and any other speculation. No offense but you have no clue as to what is going on with Jim unless you are in his family or on his medical team. You may or may not have experienced this type of cancer. You may or may not have had a friend, family member or acquaintance experience this type of cancer and have seen its effects. But you don't have any idea how it will go with Jim Kelly. His case may be the most minor case in history or the most major. You have no idea. So, please 'step off it" yourself. As I said before, guessing and speculating just make you look foolish, IMHO. We will have to wait and see how it plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Prayers for Jimbo, his family, and his full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I_want_2_BILL_Lieve Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Wouldn't it be pretty crazy if we were all waiting for Ralph to die so Jim could buy and takeover the team and Jim died first? Ok, don't flame me too bad, it was only a joke. This was buried at the beginning of the thread. While I would certainly hope that all goes well for Jim and his family, I'd be lying if I wasn't a wee bit concerned about the long term status of Bills ownership given todays news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Best wishes for a speedy recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 This is the same kind of cancer that Grover Cleveland had. He survived about 30 years more including 5 kids. Read the recent book about Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Jax Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Wouldn't it be pretty crazy if we were all waiting for Ralph to die so Jim could buy and takeover the team and Jim died first? Ok, don't flame me too bad, it was only a joke. Not really a joke, but rather a shocking possibility here. Of course, NO ONE would ever want this to happen, but as the old saying goes, "the only guarantees in life are death & taxes." Personally, the older I get, the more I become acutely aware of the latter statement. Trust me, once you get past 50, you really start paying attention at how life is a fragile gift, and can be snuffed out in the blink of an eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Just lost a lifelong friend a few months ago to pills, a 7 year battle that he couldn't win. Things happen & then bad things happen, just pray to overcome them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted William's frozen head Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) He did have major dental surgery a couple of months ago for a cyst in his mouth. He was scheduled to be the guest speaker at an FCA event here in my town in March shortly after the procedure and he wasn't sure if he would be here due to the discomfort recovering from the surgery. He did honor his commitment and didn't sound too bad, just talking a tad slower. Here is an interesting read on this type of tumor.(Scroll down)http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cancer_of_the_mouth_and_throat/article_em.htm This is the same kind of cancer that Grover Cleveland had. He survived about 30 years more including 5 kids. Read the recent book about Cleveland. The docs fabbed a rubber jaw for him. I believe he lived 15 years post surgery Edited June 3, 2013 by Ted William's frozen head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Best wishes Jim, and God bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fires Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Praying for Jim and his family. Edited June 6, 2013 by Fires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
run dat back Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hope he makes a full recovery. One of the classiest QBs of all time, hands down, and I'd say that regardless of what team he played for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I have to come out of hiding and sound off on this. Wishing Jim and his family all the best and praying for a good outcome. Really don't understand all the haters earlier in this thread; Jim has matured as a human being and and is not the same guy he was 25 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkgobills Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Best to Jim Kelly and Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hopefully the Jim Kelly hate posts will stop today for good... I didn't like him as a person when he played, but he has obviously changed over time and has really been hit with two serious blows. I'm not going thru all 12+ pages because I don't want to go cross eyed from my IPhone but I happened to catch your response and I too wasn't particularly fond of Jimbo as a person during his playing years. Funny thing though, as time goes by people mature, get humbled by life and they change, some for the better, some for the worse. I believe in Kelly's case he became a better human being and I find myself greatly disturbed by this devastating news concerning the greatest Buffalo Bill of all time. Yes, I said it, #12 is the greatest Buffalo Bill of all time and not only did I admire him as a player but I appreciate him even more for all the things he has done and has tried to do for the Buffalo Bills and it's community. To say that he's a Bills' icon is almost an understatement. My prayers go out to Jim and his family and I expect nothing less than that gritty determination and resolve that he so many times displayed as a player to fight this terrible disease because as we all know that NOBODY circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills and their fearless leader Machine Gun Kelly! Btw, I'm sorry for what you, your dad and your family had to go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davspo Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Best wishes to Jim and his family. He is a true ambassador of this town and a gentleman. GOOD LUCK JIMBO- fight hard, we are behind you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Jim has lost children, his health & champions Buffalo everywhere he goes. Anyone saying anything negative about him now should just look in the mirror & see what they've done, they'll be hard pressed to find a better man now. God Bless you & your family Jim, we're all behind you circling with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ExWNYer Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Jim has lost children, his health & champions Buffalo everywhere he goes. Anyone saying anything negative about him now should just look in the mirror & see what they've done, they'll be hard pressed to find a better man now. God Bless you & your family Jim, we're all behind you circling with you. ^^^^^ This. God speed, Jim. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones in your tough journey ahead. Hang in there and fight the good fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvbills Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Any idea who the guys are in the picture??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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