Jim Kelly's Cancer is Spreading

Former Buffalo Bill quarterback Jim Kelly is fighting cancer once again. He was diagnosed with jaw cancer last June, but surgery a few weeks later was thought to have ended the battle. The cancer is back and it's spreading.

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— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) March 14, 2014

Kelly's wife Jill, writes on her blog 'the cancer’s back, aggressive, and starting to spread.'

Kelly's daughter Erin is sharing Kelly's battle on Instagram.

According to CBSSports, Kelly is tentatively scheduled for surgery Thursday at a Manhattan hospital.

Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith and Andre Reed stopped by to visit with Kelly. Erin shared the moment on Twitter.

Bills family... They have brought so much joy to my daddy today!!!! So thankful for them!!! #billsmafia #buffalobills #prayersforjk #Kellytough

Once a team... Always a team. Ever since his teammates walked in the door he has been smiling and laughing! Family! Love them so much and so incredibly thankful that they brought my daddy so much joy today! #prayersforjk #Kellytough #billsmafia

Erin shared a special moment of the two watching the Syracuse game.

Keep Kelly and his family in your thoughts as he continues his battle.

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