PORTLAND — The city of Portland’s newly elected mayor has cancer.

Michael Brennan disclosed Thursday that he underwent surgery last weekend to remove a carcinoid tumor from his small intestine.

The surgery took place after Brennan went to see a doctor two weeks ago for treatment of stomach cramps.

A statement issued by Nicole Clegg, the city of Portland’s spokeswoman, said the tumor was successfully removed. Brennan plans to seek additional non-invasive treatment for lesions that were found on his liver.

Due to the nature of this type of cancer, no chemotherapy or radiation will be necessary. Brennan’s physician has said that his prognosis is excellent.

“Cancer can be an extremely frightening diagnosis and I am fortunate to not only have a treatment plan with a very positive long term prognosis but as an insured American have barrier free access to the health care system. My personal story illustrates the fundamental need all Mainers have to be able to access the health care system when they need to. If I had waited or left this disease untreated, both the health consequences and cost of treatment would have been significantly greater,” Brennan said, in a prepared statement.

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