WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center say his prostate cancer prognosis is excellent and no further treatments will be needed after seeing him for a follow-up appointment Friday.

In December, 70-year-old Austin received a diagnosis of prostate cancer and was hospitalized for two weeks due to complications from a prostatectomy. Despite these challenges, his doctors reported on Friday that the cancer was caught early and treated successfully, with a promising prognosis.

The announcement of the procedure on Friday was in direct opposition to the extended period of no information regarding his admittance to the hospital. This fact was not only concealed from the general public, but also from President Joe Biden for several days.

According to an anonymous defense official, Austin will be returning to work at the Pentagon on Monday. The details of his return have not yet been officially announced.

Doctors Dr. John Maddox and Dr. Gregory Chesnut reported on Friday that after undergoing physical therapy and attending follow-up appointments following his prostate surgery, the patient does not have any additional treatment planned for his cancer.

Earlier this week, Austin made his debut in a virtual meeting for the Ukraine contact defense group. Despite being seen only through a webcam, Austin appeared to be looking thinner.

On December 22nd, Austin underwent a prostatectomy, a minimally invasive surgery recommended by the Pentagon to treat his cancer. He was unconscious during the procedure and had given some of his responsibilities to Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks. He left the hospital the following day and resumed his duties.

On January 1st, Austin was transported by ambulance to Walter Reed Hospital due to severe pain and was then admitted into the intensive care unit. He remained in the unit for a duration of two weeks.

Austin failed to notify the White House or his deputy of his hospitalization and only informed Biden of his diagnosis over a week after being admitted to the ICU. As a result, there is now an internal Pentagon review and an IG review underway to examine the procedures for notification. These reviews are currently ongoing.