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Surgery confirms Pope Leo has lung cancer, part of right lung’s lower lobe removed

Hospital says operation a success, with prognosis expected to be 'excellent' since nodule was removed at early stage; recovery may allow pontiff to make South America trip

Surgery confirms Pope Leo has lung cancer, part of right lung’s lower lobe removed

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The Pope Has Cancer

(MedPage Today) -- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.

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