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New York Gov. Hochul Announces She Has Skin Cancer

‘I encourage everyone to make sure that they do get regular checkups,’ the governor said.
New York Gov. Hochul Announces She Has Skin Cancer
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 19., 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Michael Washburn
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced at a news conference on Thursday that she has skin cancer.

The governor said the diagnosis was made after a routine visit to her doctor. She described the ailment as minor, requiring quick treatment, and will  barely interfere with her work schedule.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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