From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Pope Leo resumes work after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo has resumed work activities as his lung cancer recovery continues.
In brief
Pope Leo has resumed work activities as his lung cancer recovery continues. Pope Leo XIV resumed work activities after surgery to remove part of his right lung, with recovery expected to last about a week. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Pope Leo's recovery updates
Pope Leo XIV resumed work activities days after lung cancer surgery.
“The pope has resumed his work activities. He concelebrated mass again today at about noon”
Surgery details
Pope Leo had surgery to remove part of his right lung with no complications.
“The surgery was described as "successful" with no complications”
Recovery progress
Pope Leo slept well last night and is eating regularly while walking in hospital.
“The Pope slept well last night in the hospital; he got up and had breakfast”
Medical results
Blood tests and chest X-ray show normal postoperative course for surgery.
“The results confirm a normal postoperative course: the values are within the normal range for the type of surgery performed”
Diagnosis details
Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common lung cancer subtype.
“Lung adenocarcinoma begins in cells in the lung that make mucus, called epithelial cells”
Recovery timeline
Pope Leo's recovery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital expected to last about a week.
“The Vatican said his recovery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital was expected to last about a week”
Here's the gist
Pope Leo XIV resumed work activities after surgery to remove part of his right lung, with recovery expected to last about a week.
