Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent a minimally invasive non-surgical procedure on a bile duct stent she received last year, the Supreme Court said Wednesday. Ginsburg, who was admitted to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, is expected to be released from the hospital on weekends.
According to the court, doctors in Ginsburg say stent reviews are common and performed to minimize the risk of future infection. Ginsburg, who at 87 is the oldest member of the court. revealed earlier this month that he is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of pancreatic cancer. She said she started chemotherapy treatment in May.
Ginsburg was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which is one of the deadliest cancers, in 2009. This is the fourth time that Associated Justice has fought cancer.
Ginsburg has given no indication that he intends to retire, despite his recent health problems. Any news about Ginsburg’s health is closely watched, given the court’s balance and the timing of the upcoming presidential election.
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