Democratic state House candidate John R. Ritter is undergoing treatment for leukemia but plans to stay in the race for the 187th District seat, his campaign said Wednesday.

Ritter began treatment at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Monday. He was diagnosed and received a treatment plan last week, his campaign said.

‘‘John’s doctor anticipates he will recover and be able to serve if elected in November,’‘ Ritter’s wife and campaign manager, Lynn Ritter, said in a written statement. She said Ritter will campaign as treatment allows. ‘‘Getting well will be my husband’s first priority, but John will keep in touch with supporters and constituents.’‘

Ritter, a Parkland High School teacher, said he intends to activate a Web page soon, http://www.citizens4ritter.com , chronicling his treatment and campaign.

‘‘I will beat cancer, win in November and begin serving my neighbors and the communities of the 187th in January 2009,’‘ Ritter said in the written statement.
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