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Cancer Quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg

“I've had two cancer bouts in my years on the Court, and the first one, Justice O'Connor told me, 'Now, you do the chemotherapy on Friday because you'll get over it during the weekend and you can be back in court on Monday.'” quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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“I've had two cancer bouts in my years on the Court, and the first one, Justice O'Connor told me, 'Now, you do the chemotherapy on Friday because you'll get over it during the weekend and you can be back in court on Monday.'”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

About This Quote

Source Memoir: My Own Words, 2016

She recounts a colleague’s advice to schedule chemotherapy over a weekend to minimize disruption to her work schedule.

In simple terms: She was advised to align treatment with weekends to keep work on track.

Key Takeaway

Plan medical treatment around personal and professional commitments.

Themes

health work balance resilience legal career

Mood

practical inspirational

Type

advice personal

When to use this quote

  • court hearings
  • personal health crises
  • family events

Key Concepts

time management medical logistics support systems

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you negotiate work flexibility during health challenges?
  • What support networks help you manage treatment?
A Different Perspective

Weekend treatment may still affect recovery or family time.

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