Gov. Larry Hogan Diagnosed With 'Advanced' Cancer

By GREG HAMBRICK (Patch Staff)

Gov. Larry Hogan has been diagnosed with cancer. The reform-minded Republican who surprised politicos nationwide with his win in deep-blue Maryland in November announced the diagnosis Monday afternoon, noting he was exactly five months into his term — and not going anywhere.

Hogan was diagnosed less than two weeks ago with non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes. The governor delivered the news with the same balance of candor and charming levity that he has used to tackle partisan realities in the Statehouse.

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

“The odds of beating this are much, much better than my odds of beating Anthony Brown,” Hogan said, referring to his Democratic opponent in the 2014 general election.

Hogan described the cancer as ”very advanced stage 3 or stage 4” and referred to cancerous tumors located in various parts of his body, including a tumor in his back.

The governor said he will be undergoing aggressive chemotherapy treatment over the next 18 weeks, including a four-day stay in the hospital.

Hogan told the press during his announcement that he’ll continue to perform his duties as governor when not in treatment.

Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Hogan’s cabinet leaders will be stepping up to assist with his duties, Hogan said.