Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court.
The 87-year-old Ginsburg, who spent time in the hospital this week for a possible infection, said her treatment so far has succeeded in reducing lesions on her liver and that she will continue chemotherapy sessions every two weeks.
“I have often said I would remain a member of the Court as long as I can do the job full steam. I remain fully able to do that,” Ginsburg said in a statement issued by the court.
This is her full statement:
“On May 19, I began a course of chemotherapy (gemcitabine) to treat a recurrence of cancer. A periodic scan in February followed by a biopsy revealed lesions on my liver. My recent hospitalizations to remove gall stones and treat an infection were unrelated to this recurrence.Immunotherapy first essayed proved unsuccessful. The chemotherapy course, however, is yielding positive results. Satisfied that my treatment course is now clear, I am providing this information.My most recent scan on July 7 indicated significant reduction of the liver lesions and no new disease. I am tolerating chemotherapy well and am encouraged by the success of my current treatment. I will continue bi-weekly chemotherapy to keep my cancer at bay, and am able to maintain an active daily routine. Throughout, I have kept up with opinion writing and all other Court work.I have often said I would remain a member of the Court as long as I can do the job full steam. I remain fully able to do that.”
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The only reason she is divulging this now is things are probably going to go downhill for her. She didn`t disclose this before….why now?
She just fired up Trump`s base something severe.
Another good reason to work hard for a Trump victory. Replacing Ginsburg with a well vetted conservative like Sydney Powell will provide the votes to protect our Constitutional freedoms and rights for a generation. I like Powell because she knows where all the vermin and rats nest in the DOJ and the federal courts and will take no prisoners.
Couldn’t happen to a nicer communist…hope it gets to hel by the most expeditious route.
In normal times I’d bet she’d be retired….but there is NO WAY she will give Mitch and The Donald a shot at replacing her, now.
I’d bet my house she’ll retire as soon as Joe is inaugurated – or she may wait a week to help decide that Joe is incompetent and Article 25 is confirmed – and the Black Woman of Joe’s choice is the new Prez……
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Tough lady. Best wishes.