A Message of Support & Strength from the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance To NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly as he faces Oral Cancer Recurrence

CHARLESTON, S.C., March 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance is sending NFL Football Legend Jim Kelly and his family our prayers and well wishes as he faces a recurrence of oral cancer.

The NFL Football Hall of Famer and former Buffalo Bills quarterback, Kelly has been a strong advocate in the head and neck cancer community over the past five years. Kelly served as the spokesperson for HNCA's 2017 Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week®, advocating for early detection through FREE screening.

"We are saddened to learn of Jim's recurrence, but know that he is mentally tough and has an incredible support network," said Holly Boykin, Executive Director for the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance.  "We have all learned so much from him. Jim and his family continually remind us that strength, determination and a positive attitude are also key components of battling and overcoming life's challenges.  #KellyTough"

To learn more about head and neck cancer, please go to headandneck.org 

SOURCE Head and Neck Cancer Alliance

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