“Because of Mr. Hamm’s prior medical conditions, his current lymphoma cancer, and the ongoing lymphadenopathy, it is reasonably certain that IV access for Mr. Hamm, both peripheral and central-line, may be impossible and, if achievable, will be extraordinarily difficult, challenging, arduous, painful, and bloody.” On August 8, 2017, Doyle Hamm filed an answer with the Alabama Supreme Court notifying him of his cancer condition and indicating a preliminary medical assessment by Dr. Mark Heath. A PDF of the document is available on the PLEADINGS page here.

Doyle Hamm expained to the Alabama Supreme Court:

Doyle Hamm, aged 60, suffers from cranial cancer and lymphatic cancer. Since March 2017, Mr. Hamm has been experiencing lymphadenopathy associated with his earlier diagnosed and treated skull-orbital cancer. The etiology and progression of his cancer suggest, with all reasonable medical certainty, that IV access may not be possible. Undersigned counsel is obtaining a medical report and will update this Court as soon as that report is prepared.