Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid underwent surgery Monday for pancreatic cancer. According to a statement from Reid’s family, the problem was detected early and the surgery went well.

“Today, Former Democratic Leader Harry Reid underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins Cancer Center to remove a tumor from his pancreas. His doctors caught the problem early during a routine screening and his surgeons are confident that the surgery was a success and that the prognosis for his recovery is good.”

The statement also indicated that Reid is planning to continue treatment once he has fully recovered from surgery, beginning with chemotherapy.

Friends in the Senate sent thoughts and prayers Reid’s way shortly after the news broke.

Harry Reid is as tough as nails. When he fights, he fights with everything he’s got. I’m confident his battle with cancer is no different. My thoughts are with him and his family and I’m hoping for his full recovery. — Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) May 14, 2018

Spoken to family and it seems @SenatorReid‘s operation went well. We are all praying for dear Harry’s speedy recovery. — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 14, 2018

From one cantankerous senator to another, sending my prayers & best wishes to @SenatorReid as he recovers from a successful surgery — John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) May 14, 2018

Reid’s family concluded their statement by thanking the team of doctors working with him. “He is now out of surgery, in good spirits and resting with his family. He is grateful to his highly skilled team of doctors and to all who have sent and continue to send their love and support,” the statement said.

Reid, 78, left the Senate in 2016 after serving for 30 years. He currently co-chairs the MGM Resorts International Public Policy Institute with former House Speaker John Boehner.