Seward Diagnosed With Bladder Cancer

State Senator James Seward has announced he was diagnosed with bladder cancer in February.

Seward underwent successful surgery at the Albany Medical Center on Wednesday and will remain there for a few days.

He says his physicians have advised him that the cancer was found in its earliest stages, is completely curabale and that he can expect to make a full recovery.

Seward says while he was be briefly absent from his Senate duties, his office will remain fully functional and his staff will continue to assist constituents.

“I am looking forward to a complete and full recovery in a matter of weeks and eagerly anticipate resuming my regular active senate schedule on behalf of my constituents and throughout a busy campaign season” said Seward.