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By Erin Doherty, Axios

Senator Bob Casey (D- PA) addresses supporters before former President Barack Obama speaks.
Sen. Bob Casey (D- Pa.) addresses supporters before former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally on September 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo: Mark Makela/Getty Images

Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) announced Thursday that he was diagnosed last month with prostate cancer, noting he has an “excellent prognosis.”

Driving the news: “In the coming months I will undergo surgery, after which I am expected to make a full recovery,” he said in a tweet.

  • “I am confident that my recommended course of treatment will allow me to continue my service in the 118th Congress with minimal disruption, and I look forward to the work ahead,” he said.
  • “While this news came as a shock, I can report that I have an excellent prognosis, as well as the benefit of exceptional medical care and the unwavering support of my family,” he also said.

The big picture: Casey is one of two Democrats from Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate after Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was sworn in this week.

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