Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) on Wednesday said he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery in his home state during the upcoming Senate recess.

“While hearing news like this is never easy, I am fortunate it was detected early, and as a result, my prognosis is good,” he said in a statement.

The lawmaker first announced the diagnosis in an interview with the Colorado Independent, during which he also revealed he intends to launch a presidential bid if he is cancer-free post-surgery.