Gov. Jerry Brown to Undergo More Cancer Treatments

California Governor Jerry Brown will undergo further treatment for prostate cancer and is being treated by a San Francisco doctor, his office announced Saturday.

Brown, 78, is being treated by Dr. Eric Small, an oncologist at the University of California at San Francisco.

"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 in a statement.

During the treatment, which will take place between late February and early March, Brown will continue with his work schedule, according to his office.

In 2012, Brown first revealed he had been diagnosed with early stages of localized prostate cancer. He was also treated by Dr. Small in 2012.

— Bay City News; Image via State of California