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Pope Leo's Doctors Confirm No Further Lung Cancer Treatment Needed
Pope Leo XIV's doctors say follow-up tests show his lung cancer is localized and no further treatment is required.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV's doctors say follow-up tests show his lung cancer is localized and no further treatment is required. Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirmed his lung cancer is localized and no further treatment is needed after surgery. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Pope Leo's Health Update
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery.
Surgery Confirmed Adenocarcinoma
Doctors confirmed Pope Leo had adenocarcinoma, the most common lung cancer type.
No Further Treatment Needed
Follow-up tests show Pope Leo's lung cancer is localized and no additional treatment is required.
“A subsequent oncology assessment confirmed that no further treatment is necessary”
Cancer Not Spread
Doctors say Pope Leo's cancer did not spread to lymph nodes or other areas.
Pope Resumes Activities
Pope Leo made public appearances and called Russian President Vladimir Putin while recovering.
Next Trip to South America
Pope Leo will travel to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.
The main idea
Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirmed his lung cancer is localized and no further treatment is needed after surgery.
