Jim Kelly announces his oral cancer has returned
Buffalo Bills icon Jim Kelly, 58, announced via statement that after several years, his mouth cancer has returned.
Jim Kelly has announced that his cancer has returned.
We're all with you, JK. #PrayersforJK #KellyTough pic.twitter.com/bx2c37ur1b
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) March 1, 2018
“As our family has faced many trials and triumphs throughout the years, you have blessed us with your prayers,” the statement read. “We are asking for those prayers once again.
“The oral cancer we hoped would be gone forever has returned. Although I was shocked and deeply saddened to receive this news, I know that God is with me. I continuously talk about the four F’s: Faith, Family, Friends and Fans. With all of you by my side, we will fight and win this battle together. Staying “Kelly Tough” and trusting God will carry us through this difficult time.”
The Buffalo Bills issued a statement in response to the sad news.
A statement from the Buffalo Bills on the return of Jim Kelly's cancer.#PrayersforJK #KellyTough pic.twitter.com/8Z6wWFhwWC
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) March 1, 2018
“We are deeply saddened to hear the news about Jim Kelly and his impending battle with cancer,” the statement read. “Jim is a tough and courageous man and we know he will fight this battle with strength and determination. The Buffalo Bills will support the Kelly family during this trying time and we ask our fans to pray for the family as Jim begins the treatment process and the road to recovery.
Kelly announced in 2013 that he has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in his upper jaw. On Aug. 20, 2014, Kelly was declared cancer-free.
Kelly’s wife, Jill, posted the following message on Instagram.
Thoughts go out to the Kelly family at this extremely difficult time.