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Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Lung Surgery for Adenocarcinoma

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Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a lung nodule diagnosed as adenocarcinoma, with the lower right lobe removed in a 90-minute procedure. The Vatican confirmed the operation was successful and the pope is recovering well.

The surgery, performed at Rome's Gemelli hospital, confirmed the presence of lung cancer. The Vatican stated the cancer was detected at an early stage, with no signs of spread. Further tests are ongoing to assess the cancer's progression.

Medical experts noted the favorable prognosis due to the early detection, with a high survival rate for localized adenocarcinoma. The Vatican confirmed no changes to the pope's hospitalization schedule, with recovery expected within a week.

The pope's disclosure of his health issues marks a shift in transparency compared to previous pontiffs, with no indication of additional treatment beyond the surgery.

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  1. straits-times — What we know about Pope Leo’s lung cancer operation ·
  2. the-hill — Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed ·
  3. dw — Vatican confirms Pope Leo underwent surgery for lung cancer ·

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