# Pope Leo XIV Lung Cancer Surgery Update

> Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer surgery confirmed no further treatment needed after tests showed localized disease.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV Lung Cancer Surgery Update · France24 | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/europe/20261021-pope-leo-doctors-treatment-lung-cancer
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV will not need more lung cancer treatment after surgery confirmed the cancer is localized and not spread.