HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Gov. M. Jodi Rell will go into a hospital today so doctors can finish reconstructive surgery related to her breast cancer.

Rell, 58, underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery in December after being diagnosed with early stage cancer.

Doctors have given her a good prognosis.

“This procedure should wrap up the reconstructive portion of my recovery, and for that I am very grateful,” Rell said in a statement.

The procedure will not require general anesthesia or an overnight hospital stay, the governor’s office said.

Rell was expected to turn over control of the state to Democratic Lt. Gov. Kevin Sullivan during the procedure, spokesman Rich Harris said.

“My doctors, nurses and other providers have been remarkable throughout this period, and I am very appreciative of their support,” Rell said. “I also continue to be amazed and thankful for the many kindnesses shown to me by the people of Connecticut.”

Rell has been a longtime advocate of early detection of breast cancer. While lieutenant governor, she opened her office to women for free mammograms. She will serve as one of two honorary chairwomen this year for the Susan B. Komen Foundation’s annual Race for the Cure, which raises money for outreach, research, screening and treatment programs.