Hochul discloses she has skin cancer, with procedure set for Friday

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 September 2024 at 8:00 pm

Photo by Donn Pollard/ Office of Governor: Kathy Hochul speaks today in New York City at a recognition ceremony to honor the bravery and dedication of New York State’s defense forces. She praised the New York National Guard. Later during a news conference she shared she will be having procedure on Friday to remove a form of skin cancer from her nose.

Gov. Kathy Hochul shared today that she has a form of skin cancer on her nose, and will have a procedure on Friday morning.

Hochul said her doctor discovered a Basal cell carcinoma during a routine checkup. She told reporters today it is just a “tiny, tiny speck on her nose.”

Hochul said she would return to work right away with a bandage on her nose following the procedure.

She urged New Yorkers to get regular health check-ups.

State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt posted a message on social media, wishing good health for the governor.

“On behalf of our New York State Senate Republicans Conference I am sending our combined prayers and well wishes to Governor Kathy Hochul for a fast and total recovery,” Ortt said. “I join her in encouraging New Yorkers to maintain regular check ups to catch any abnormalities.”