Chris Knight/APPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, center, announced Wednesday that he is battling prostate cancer.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he has a treatable form of prostate cancer.
The 67-year-old Wolf said Wednesday in a statement that the cancer was detected early by his doctors. He says he has a planned treatment schedule that will last several months.
Wolf says it will not impair his ability to perform his duties as governor. He says treatment will begin in the coming weeks.
The Democrat took office in January 2015.
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