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

[MoonbeamMary]

Justice Ginsburg, I echo the thoughts for speedy and full recovery.

[S1m0n]

All the best to Justice Ginsburg, but Pancreatic cancer is not a good news diagnosis at all.

She should be commended for sticking it out on the bench until after the inauguration.

[Margo Arrowsmith]

This is probably the nastiest cancer there is, both for recovery and pain while suffering.

She is a good woman, one of the best things that Clinton did. As we express our concern for her, President Obama, this is not the time for bi-partisanship. None of the judgeships are, they last too long.

[FR]

The court currently has 7 out of 9 Republican appointees (4 appointed by Bushes alone). Bi-partisanship indeed has no place here except to redress the balance.

More importantly, here's hoping a great lady and great justice can weather this latest challenge.

[euthman]

If this is adenocarcinoma of the pancreas (the most common type by far), this is a very serious cancer with a poor prognosis, irrespective of treatment. If she were my mother, I would encourage her to retire and spend time with family and in other personal pursuits. Justice Ginsberg and her family may have other priorities, though, so whatever her decision is, I hope things go well for her, and I will remain grateful for her service to the American people.

Ed Uthman, MD
Pathologist, Houston, Texas, USA
http://web2.airmail.net/uthman

[GibsonSG]

Could this be the result of another Pat Robertson prayer circle for the deaths of Supreme Court Justices?

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/07/15/politics/main563247.shtml

[OkieMon]

Gods bless Justice Ginsburg.

[xs10shl1]

My ex is a survivor of pancreatic cancer and the surgery known as "the Whipple procedure" since May 2005. He complains a lot, but he's going strong. May Justice Ginsburg also experience that this is not automatically a 'death sentence'.
My wish for her is that she is able to heal and enjoy many more years doing all she wishes to do.
I suppose many of us thought instantly of the timing of this. I think Justice Ginsburg would most likely understand that thought. [I also secretly wish she could have been the one to swear Pres. Obama into office! She would not have (excuse me) IMHO pulled that "stunt".]
Best Wishes, Justice Ruth Ginsburg.

[danusgram]

Just want to interject I would like to get that screaning unfortunately not able to. I am unemployed no health insurance for me or my kids it sure is nice to have coverage

[punk]

Don't worry. We've got Medicaid, the more expensive form of universal healthcare.

[SpendBabySpend]

But if you own a house..you won't qualify for either..

[AbsurdHero]

Dammit.

[Dukedraven]

Ginsberg is one of the justices that I truly respect and admire. May she always find peace and joy in God's love.

[Aldyth]

We are all hoping for the best, Madam Justice. You have served the people and the law well.

[3M Rocker]

Hopefully, she's ok. I'm scared of which Republican Obama will nominate in her place with his spirit of bipartisanship and all.

[Moshka]

Amen.

[TeeLolly]

My thoughts exactly.

[preatorius]

Be serious, the situation merits it.
Obama did us a favor getting these guys out of the senate. Now the dems have control.

[Aabby]

stop that.

[m6020]

It will be impossible for Obama to find someone farther left than Ruthy. Maybe Sean Penn

[lohy]

Our best wishes for your speedy and full recovery, Justce Ginsburg. Thank you for your long service
to help insure "justice for all"......

Lois

[gloriousbeing]

I wish Justice Ginsburg a speedy recovery. I have much respect for how she does her job.

[FaceYourFears]

What a strong and courageous woman!