Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s recovery from cancer surgery is “on track,” though she will remain off the bench for the second week in a row, the Supreme Court said Friday.
“Justice Ginsburg will continue to work from home next week and will participate in the consideration and decision of the cases on the basis of the briefs and the transcripts of oral arguments,” Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg said in a statement.
Arberg said that Ginsburg’s post-surgery evaluation showed no signs of remaining cancer and that no additional treatment is needed.
Ginsburg underwent surgery Dec. 21 to remove two cancerous nodules from her left lung. She was discharged from the hospital on Christmas Day and has since been recuperating at home.
At 85, Ginsburg is the oldest member of the high court and serves as the anchor of its liberal bloc.
Her most recent surgery marked her third bout with cancer and sparked speculation about her health and future on the Supreme Court.
Ginsburg missed oral arguments at the court this week, marking the first time in her 25 years on the Supreme Court that she was not on the bench for a session.
However, Chief Justice John Roberts said Ginsburg would continue to participate in the consideration of cases by reading briefs and argument transcripts.
The high court is expected to hear arguments in six cases next week.
