Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has undergone surgery for pancreatic cancer, apparently at an early stage.

The court said the 75-year-old Ginsburg had the surgery Thursday at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She will remain in the hospital for seven to 10 days, said her surgeon. Dr. Murray Brennan. This was according to a release issued by the court.

Ginsburg, a justice since 1993, had colon cancer earlier in her tenure.

The cancer was discovered during a routine, annual exam late last month at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md.

The court said a CAT scan revealed a tumor measuring about 1 centimeter across the center of the pancreas.

Comments

[MmeFlutterbye]

Chin up, Justice Ginsburg. We're pulling for you. We need you!~
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Now let's see what kind of insensitive, scurrilous remarks on this subject will drip from the maws of Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Beck, and Coulter., the leaders of the Republican Party.

[longislandlol]

Oh a prayer -- we will send up prayers

[unbozo]

I wish Justice Ginsberg well, but I'm sure as hell glad we don't have Duhbya in the White House any more. Perhaps it is time for the good Justice to step down so we can ensure a young and vigorous progressive is seated on the bench.

[larry278]

I too am glad that W isn't POTUS now. I'll leave any decision about her leaving the bench to her. She isn't dead yet.

[Maezeppa]

God Bless Justice Ginsburg for hanging in there long after she wanted to leave the court.

[poco767c]

Of all the SCJ's to be unwell why Ginsburg. Surely Karma has a wagon load of trouble in store for Alito and Scalia.

[Cambridge9]

Dear Justice Ginsberg.

Sincere wishes for a speedy recovery

From all the people you represent. We/re united behind you.

[mikep007]

Get well soon. When something like this happens- there should be no battle lines drawn. Please wish this woman well

[Docbcs]

Good wishes to Justice Ginsburg for recovery. Americans owe you a great debt for holding on during the Bush years. We hope to see you back on the bench.

[sandiegoconservative]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to the bench.

[Forest]

I think our dear Justice Ginsberg will be with us for awhile.

[RobAlb]

Get well soon! We need you, Justice Ginsburg.

I searched for an email address for her so I could send her a direct message of well-wishing, but I couldn't find it. Anybody have better luck?

[CaptD]

You are an American Hero!

Please continue to think positive as long as you can!
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Thank You for not leaving Office during Bush's reign...

[WeWon]

it has been reported that it has been found in its first stage. She is a very strong woman. Get well Ruth. You are in our hearts and prayers.

[tr24]

C'mon Justice Ginsburg..­.we're pulling for ya!

[jcwtts1]

thoughts and prayers.

[Forest]

I wish Justice Ginsburg a speedy, yet restful, recovery.

[chaya]

May God bless her and send her a swift and complete healing.

We love you, Justice G.