ATLANTA — Channel 2 Action News is getting a deeper look into why Dr. Beverly Hall is unable to stand trial over the APS cheating scandal.
Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne first reported Wednesday that Hall has become bedridden and will not be able to attend her trial set for Aug. 11.
Hall, who is facing racketeering conspiracy charges in the 2011 APS test-cheating scandal, is fighting stage 4 breast cancer. Hall's attorneys say her condition has worsened.
In court documents obtained by Channel 2 Action News, Hall's oncologist details how Hall's breast cancer returned and has spread through several parts of her body.
According to the documents, Hall was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy. She then was treated with medication from 2005-2010.
In 2011, Hall's breast cancer returned, moving into her liver and bones, the documents said.
According to her oncologist, Hall's cancer was also found in her vertebrae, sternum and neck.
In December 2013, the cancer in Hall's liver progressed to multiple lesions on her liver, according to the court documents.
The paperwork goes on to say that in April 2014, a CT and PET scan showed new liver and bone lesions.
"Dr. Hall is experiencing considerable fatigue associated with the chemotherapy. Dr. Hall is resting throughout the day and sleeping 10-12 hours each night. Given Dr. Hall's fatigue, she would likely not be able to remain alert enough to participate for even a 6-8 hour trial day," her oncologist said in the documents.
Hall's cancer is not curable and she will remain on some form of chemotherapy for the remainder of her life, according to the statement.
"While psychological stress alone has not been found to cause cancer, it is undisputed that psychological stress affects a person's overall health and ability to cope with cancer," the doctor wrote. "Put simply, Dr. Hall must focus on her health right now if she is to have any chance for successful treatment."
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