Gov. Hogan enters last round of chemotherapy

WASHINGTON — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in June, and now he’s undergoing his last round of treatment.

Before he started his last five days of chemotherapy Friday, Hogan visited other cancer patients in the pediatric oncology ward at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.

Hogan gave an official Governor’s Coin to one of those patients, a Special Olympics athlete named Jimmy.

The two met when Hogan was at the hospital for an earlier treatment.

Hogan says he’s been inspired by every patient he’s met, but on his Facebook page, he writes: “It is the stories of the kids I have met who are fighting such tough battles that have truly touched my heart. I am excited about beating this disease and continuing to work hard and change Maryland for the better.”

When this final treatment is over, Hogan, who has been extremely open about his cancer battle, hopes to be cancer free.

He also used his Facebook page to thank everyone who has sent him well wishes since he announced his diagnosis.

“Your prayers, love and support have given me strength to beat this disease and continue to be the best public servant I can be for the people of this great state,” he wrote.

Michelle Basch

Michelle Basch is a reporter turned morning anchor at WTOP News.

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