# 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.
- Title: Pope Leo's Doctors Confirm No Further Lung Cancer Treatment…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/pope-leo-doctors-no-further-treatment-lung-cancer/4162328
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:53:14+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, lung cancer, adenocarcinoma, vatican, gemelli polyclinic, surgery, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirmed his lung cancer is localized and no further treatment is needed after surgery.