Twitter: Update: JJ Wilcox mother passes away

[WoodysGirl]

Brad Sham ‏@Boys_Vox 1m
Prayers for Cowboys rookie S JJ Wilcox. Mom on life support in her battle with cancer.

 

[Teague31]

Wow. Major prayers going out tonight.

 

[calico]

Definitely will throw words upstairs for her and the entire family. Bless her.

 

[WoodysGirl]

For a lil background on his mother and her medical issues: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/05/11/4843309/cowboys-rookie-safety-jj-wilcox.html

Marshell, 49, is on oxygen therapy, the result of scarring on her lungs. She began experiencing shortness of breath, fatigue, achy legs and coughing in 2000. She soldiered on, figuring it was the two jobs she was working that had sapped her.
She first was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic and lifelong autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the body’s own tissue and organs. Marshell began using oxygen at night in 2008, but her breathing eventually got worse and she has required a machine full time since 2010.
She also has lung sarcoidosis, a syndrome involving abnormal collections of chronic inflammatory cells that can form as nodules in the lungs. Marshell, her body too weakened to fight, was in the hospital with pneumonia shortly before the draft.
She has been getting treatment in Tallahassee, Fla., but Marshell has an appointment at the Emory Lupus Clinic in Atlanta on Tuesday.
“I want to get her to the best treatment she deserves,” J.J. said. “She’s a strong lady, and she definitely deserves the best. I’m going to fight for her, make sure she gets it.”

 

[danielofthesaints]

 

[Parcells4Life]

For a lil background on his mother and her medical issues: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/05/11/4843309/cowboys-rookie-safety-jj-wilcox.html

I feel like her medical records shouldnt be advertised to the whole world. Poor family

 

[CowboyStar88]

Oh no that's no good prayers out to the family and JJ

 

[Romonater]

Show some support here for this young man. She is currently battling cancer.

 

[nalam]

Prayers with his family.

 

[T-RO]

Heavy heart here.

 

[rockj7]

JJ is a stronger man then me based on hearing this, this had to be on his mind Friday and he in my very humble opinion played well

 

[Bay10]

I hate to hear that. I wish JJ and his family the best.

 

[NeonNinja]

Horrible news. Prayers to the family and friends.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

My prayers go out too his mom, him and the rest of the family.

 

[MadCow]

Sent my prayers forward.

 

[reddyuta]

JJ is a brave man,i dot know how i would fare at work if my mom was going through this.

 

[jobberone]

http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/05/11/4843309/cowboys-rookie-safety-jj-wilcox.html

Not sure where the cancer part is coming from but she has lupus and sarcoidosis. Has to be severe lupus to cause this much trouble. Don't know the current rules on lung transplants and the lupus may preclude that.

Still no matter why she's in trouble and our hearts and prayers go out to her and family. It would be difficult for me to not be by her side.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Maybe his inspired play Friday was a dedication to his mom. I pray that she returns to health.

 

[newlander]

Sent my prayers forward.

49 years old........my gosh..................................so sorry for him and his family: prayers X10

 

[gambit187]

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family...everyday
Cowboy nation his family needs our prayers and love.
We got your back J.J.