Georgia Supreme Court Presiding Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren announced Thursday that she will undergo surgery in mid-March following a recent diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer.
Warren, 44, said she plans to continue serving on the state’s highest court throughout her treatment and will remain in the race to defend her seat in the May 19 nonpartisan election.
The cancer was detected early during Warren’s routine annual mammogram. Doctors are optimistic about her prognosis, citing the early-stage detection and her overall good health. In addition to the outpatient procedure, Warren will undergo further recommended therapies as part of her recovery plan.
Warren, a mother of three and an otherwise healthy, physically active individual, has served on the Georgia Supreme Court since 2018 and currently holds the position of Presiding Justice.
Her diagnosis arrives as the American Cancer Society projects that more than 300,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Health experts emphasize that early detection is critical, noting that the five-year survival rate for cases caught at an early stage reaches 99%.
