WASHINGTON —Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., who has been considering a 2020 presidential run, has revealed that he has prostate cancer.

“Late last month, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. While hearing news like this is never easy, I am fortunate it was detected early, and as a result, my prognosis is good. During the upcoming Senate recess, I will have surgery in Colorado and return to work following a brief recovery,” he said in a statement.

A Bennet spokesman confirmed to NBC News that he still plans to run for president if he’s cancer-free after his treatment.

Bennet will appear on MSNBC’s “MTP Daily” this afternoon in the 5:00 pm ET hour.