Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Announces Chemo Treatment for Cancer Recurrence

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) has released a statement announcing that she is undergoing treatment for a cancer recurrence.

Below is the full statement:

Statement from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

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.

Justice RBG was discharged from the hospital a few days ago after treatment for a possible infection.  She has undergone treatment a few times before for cancer including in 1999 and 2009.
We will keep Justice RBG in our thoughts and prayers as she continues to work through treatment.
We will provide updates as they are made available.