Pitt RB James Conner completes chemotherapy treatment

Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner has completed chemotherapy treatment.

Conner was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma last fall and has been undergoing the treatment during his battle with cancer. With the treatments now behind him, Conner can only wait to learn the results.

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Today, Conner sent out another message indicating positive news.

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Conner has been working hard while undergoing his treatment and hopes to return to the field this fall.

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi has previously stated he believes Conner will be ready in time for the start of the season, so let’s hope all goes well.

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