Gov. Jerry Brown will undergo treatment for prostate cancer for the second time, but his office said Saturday that he won't miss any work. His doctor says Brown's prognosis is "excellent."
In a statement issued by his office, Brown's doctor, UCSF oncologist Eric Small sounded upbeat.
“Fortunately this is not extensive disease, can be readily treated with a short course of radiotherapy, and there are not expected to be any significant side effects. The prognosis for Governor Brown is excellent," Small said.
The statement added that the 78-year-old Brown -- who was first treated for prostate cancer in 2012 and has also repeatedly received treatment for a type of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma -- continues his "full work schedule."
Brown will continue to work during the treatment scheduled for late February and early March, his office said.