California governor treated for early-stage prostate cancer

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File photo of California Governor Jerry Brown attending a celebration at Tesla's factory in FremontSACRAMENTO (Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown is undergoing treatment for early-stage prostate cancer with an excellent prognosis for recovery, and the 74-year-old Democrat is expected to keep up a full work schedule, his office said on Wednesday. "Fortunately, this is early-stage localized prostate cancer, which is being treated with a short course of conventional radiotherapy," Dr. Eric Small, Brown's oncologist, said in a statement. "The prognosis is excellent, and there are not expected to be any significant side effects," he added. …

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