From The Straits Times · · 40s
Pope Leo no further cancer treatment needed
Pope Leo's lung cancer surgery shows no spread; doctors say no more treatment required.
In brief
Pope Leo's lung cancer surgery shows no spread; doctors say no more treatment required. Pope Leo will not need further cancer treatment after lung surgery as tumour remains localised. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Doctors confirm no further treatment
Pope Leo's lung cancer surgery shows no spread; doctors say no more treatment required.
“A subsequent oncological evaluation has confirmed that no further therapy is required”
Pope Leo's surgery details
The 71-year-old pope had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Oct 13 and was discharged on Oct 17.
Pope Leo's current status
Leo is slowly returning to normal duties and attended his first weekly audience on Oct 21.
The key point
Pope Leo will not need further cancer treatment after lung surgery as tumour remains localised.
