Gov. Larry Hogan Thanks Supporters as Cancer Treatment Begins

Thousands of Maryland residents took to social media to wish Gov. Larry Hogan well as he begins cancer treatments, with Hogan posting Sunday on his Facebook page that he had completed the first 24 hours of chemotherapy.

“I’m happy to report that things could not be going any better,” Hogan wrote. “I am feeling healthy and strong. We are killing cancer cells left and right and I have no side effects.”

Hogan was diagnosed less than three weeks ago with non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes. The reform-minded Republican who surprised politicos nationwide with his win in deep-blue Maryland in November announced the diagnosis June 22, noting he was exactly five months into his term — and not going anywhere.

“This cancer is very advanced and very aggressive,” Hogan said, while noting there was a strong chance of success.

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On his Facebook page he also praised his medical team for the great care, and thanked the estimated 1,500 people who ignored torrential rains and tornado warnings to attend Saturday’s Change Maryland - Hogan Strong picnic.

“I am so humbled, heartened and uplifted by the outpouring of the tens of thousands of prayers and well wishes from around the state, the nation and even from around the world. With my faith, my family and my army of incredible friends and supporters, I have every confidence that we will win this battle,” Hogan wrote. “I am forever grateful and will never, ever forget this love and support!”

In lieu of sending flowers to Hogan, he and his family asked that supporters donate to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.