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Pope Leo XIV Lung Cancer Surgery Update
Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer surgery confirmed no further treatment needed after tests showed localized disease.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer surgery confirmed no further treatment needed after tests showed localized disease. Pope Leo XIV will not need more lung cancer treatment after surgery confirmed the cancer is localized and not spread. Originally reported by France24.
Pope Leo XIV's Health Update
Pope Leo XIV confirmed his lung cancer is localized after surgery and no further treatment is needed.
“The pontiff will need no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localised”
Surgery Details
Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed to treat adenocarcinoma, the most common lung cancer type.
“The pope had the lower section, or lobe, of his right lung removed to try to ensure that all the cancer was removed”
Doctors' Statement
Doctors confirmed the cancer did not spread and no further treatment is necessary for Pope Leo XIV.
“A subsequent oncology assessment confirmed that no further treatment is necessary”
Pope's Activities
Leo resumed public duties after surgery, including a call with Putin and Sunday blessings at Vatican.
“Thank you! Thank you for the support of your prayers”
The big picture
Pope Leo XIV will not need more lung cancer treatment after surgery confirmed the cancer is localized and not spread.
