Danbury Mayor Roberto L. Alves has announced that he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

In a statement released on Tuesday, he said he was diagnosed with Large B-Cell Lymphoma. He described it as a serious, but treatable form of cancer.

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Alves said he has begun treatment and is in good hands with his team of doctors.

"While this is a deeply personal matter for my family and me, I believe it is important to be transparent with the community I serve. My prognosis is strong, and I will continue to serve Danbury as Mayor, our state as Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party, and in all of my responsibilities, which I take very seriously," he said in part in a statement.

"I will continue fighting for and delivering f

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