Al Roker returns to 'Today' show after prostate cancer surgery: 'I feel good'

Al Roker returned Monday to the "Today" show following a successful surgery, just over two weeks after he announced his prostate cancer diagnosis and pending surgery. 

Roker, the 66-year-old "Today" weatherman and co-host, returned to the studio Monday and thanked his family, doctors and nurses for taking care of him, plus his coworkers and fans of the show for their support. 

"I feel good, I really do," Roker said Monday. "Usually you're dead when you get all this love." 

Previously, Roker appeared virtually from his home in New York on the morning show's third hour broadcast to thank hosts Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones for sending him get-well-soon treats and provide a health update. 

"I'm very fortunate," he said. "I just went to the doctor yesterday and they checked everything and everything is fine. ... Right now, there is no cancer evident, but I'm going to have to get tested (every) six months for the next five years."

Doctors removed lymph nodes surrounding his prostate, Roker added. He said he surprisingly isn't sore, but has some "swelling around my midsection" from the operation. He's set to return for a blood test in January.

"The good news is that right now, things look good," he said. 

Previously:Al Roker reveals prostate cancer diagnosis, says he will undergo surgery

Roker revealed Nov. 6 he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer after a "routine physical" and would undergo surgery to have his prostate removed, explaining he wanted to publicly reveal his diagnosis in order to spotlight the number of men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer.

"If you detect it early, this is a really treatable disease. And it's why I wanted to take you along my journey, so we can all learn together how to educate and protect the men in our lives." he said. "I don't want people thinking, 'Oh, poor Al,' you know, because I'm gonna be OK."

Contributing: Cydney Henderson and Sara M. Moniuszko, USA TODAY