Sen. Michael Bennet Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

DENVER (CBS4) - Sen. Michael Bennet has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The disease is reportedly in its early stages.

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN 6PKG_frame_1621 — Sen. Michael Bennet, (D) Colorado (credit: CBS)

The Democrat, Colorado's senior senator, says his prognosis is good.

"During the upcoming Senate recess, I will have surgery in Colorado and return to work following a brief recovery," he wrote on social media

Late last month, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here's my full statement: pic.twitter.com/vYNzu87UQU
— Michael Bennet (@SenatorBennet) April 4, 2019

Sen. Cory Gardner, a Republican and Colorado's junior senator, shared his sentiments on social media.

Jaime and I are holding @SenatorBennet and his family in our prayers and know he won't let this stop his continued work for Colorado and our country. Here is to a full and speedy recovery.
— Cory Gardner (@SenCoryGardner) April 4, 2019

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