Buffalo Bills Jim Kelly Needs More Surgery For Aggressive Cancer

Former Quaterback for the Buffalo Bills Jim Kelly is expected to undergo surgery again for his oral cancer, which has returned more aggressively and has spread.

Buffalo Bills Jim Kelly Needs More Surgery For Aggressive Cancer

Former Buffalo Bills player Jim Kelly.

Jim Kelly, 54, played for the Buffalo Bills from 1986 to 1996 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He holds nearly all of the passing records for the Buffalo Bills. Kelly is expected to undergo surgery on Thursday, according to a post from his wife on Instagram. He is being treated for the cancer in New York City.

The return of the cancer was discovered on March 14 when Kelly went in for follow uptests. He had previously had surgery to remove cancerous cells in June 2013 and the tests were routine follow up tests. He did not receive chemotherapy or radiation at the time of the first surgery because it was deemed unnecessary. He was considered cancer-free after the surgery.

Fans, players, and management are supporting the family through supportive messages and prayers. The hashtag #prayersforjk is being used on social media to support the player. Jim Kelly’s wife, Jill Kelly, is also blogging about their journey.