On March 1st, Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly announced that his oral cancer had unfortunately returned.
He was first diagnosed with the disease back in 2013 and had surgery to remove cancerous tissue in 2014 and was eventually declared cancer-free in 2016. It looks like Kelly is up for another battle as the cancer had unfortunately returned.
The Buffalo Bills, Kelly’s former team, tweeted a statement from Kelly and his family this morning, saying:
“As our family has faced many trials and triumphs throughout the years, you have blessed us with your prayers. 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 God is with me. I continuously talk with 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.”
Kelly was voted to the Hall of Fame in 2002 as a reflection of his stellar career in the NFL, helping lead the Bills to four straight Super Bowl appearances. Kelly played all 11 seasons of his career with the Bills, was a four-time AFC champion and was voted to the Pro Bowl five times.
