North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In a video posted to social media on Tuesday, Earls said she received the diagnosis during a routine mammogram late last year, and has started treatment.
"I had surgery over the holidays and will continue a course of treatment to address this disease. I'll be honest, a diagnosis like this requires serious attention, but if you know me, you know that I don’t back down from a tough fight," she said.
Earls is a registered Democrat, and says the diagnosis has not affected her plans to seek reelection.