DENVER, CO. (THECOUNT) — Sen. Michael Bennet has confirmed that he is fighting prostate cancer, a spokesperson for the Democratic politician said Wednesday evening.
The spokesperson said the cancer is treatable and caught in its early stages.
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Bennet has represented Colorado in the Senate since 2009. He started his time in the position by filling the seat that was vacated by Ken Salazar, who became the Secretary of the Interior under President Barack Obama, reports KDVR.
Before his time in the Senate, Bennet was the superintendent of Denver Public Schools.
Bennet has been considering a run for president in 2020. It is unclear whether the cancer diagnosis will affect those plans.
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