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Senator Bob Casey diagnosed with prostate cancer

Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey announced Thursday that he has prostate cancer.

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey announced he has cancer.

The long-time Democratic senator from Scranton released a statement Thursday, saying last month, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. 

Casey says the prognosis is good.

He will have surgery in the coming months and expects to make a full recovery.

Casey added the treatment will not affect his work in the Senate.

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