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He was in a weakened state following a two-month barrage of treatments last spring.
"I don't even know what to do with myself. I'm so overwhelmed. I'm so thankful," Kelly was quoted as saying in a message posted on his wife Jill Kelly's Instagram account. "I want to literally hug and thank all of you in person."
The results confirmed an initial physical exam Costantino performed two weeks ago,Wholesale NFL Jerseys 2018, and come three months after Kelly completed radiation and chemotherapy treatments.
Kelly called it "a long road" and said he's not yet fully recovered from cancer treatments. He then added that he has plenty to be thankful for.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly was nearly lost for words on Thursday upon learning follow-up tests revealed he shows no signs of having sinus cancer.
Costantino is the head of the hospital's head and neck institute,Wholesale Jerseys China, and oversaw Kelly's treatments since the former Buffalo Bills star was first diagnosed with sinus cancer in March.
"Kelly Tough" and "Prayers For JK" have become catch phrases and hashtags on Twitter by those voicing their support for Kelly.
Earlier in the day, Kelly and former teammate, Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas, attended the Bills' practice session.
Kelly was then strong enough to attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Canton,NFL Jerseys China, Ohio, last month,China Jerseys NFL, when former Bills teammate, receiver Andre Reed, was among the seven inductees. Reed closed his speech by having Kelly throw him a pass on stage.
Kelly's battle with cancer began in June 2013, when he had surgery to remove cancerous cells in his upper jaw. The cancer then spread to his sinus in March.
A day later, Kelly served as the Bills honorary captain before their preseason-opening game against the New York Giants.
Kelly was informed of the results by his doctor, Peter Costantino, a week after having a series of biopsies performed at New York City's Lenox Hill Hospital.
"Dr. Costantino said it was nothing short of a miracle, because he wasn't sure when he went in what was going to come out,Wholesale Jerseys," Kelly said. "This is some of the greatest news I've ever gotten."
Kelly's battle with cancer has been a public one,NBA Jerseys China, and attracted thousands of supporters and well-wishers on social media. |
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