Diagnose: Sorge um den Papst: Leo an Lungenkrebs erkrankt
Bislang galt das Kirchenoberhaupt als fit. Bis der 71-Jährige am Sonntag einen Knoten in der Lunge öffentlich machte. Nach der Operation bestätigen sich die Befürchtungen. Diagnose: Krebs.
Great concern has arisen surrounding the Pope, as he has been diagnosed with lung cancer just one and a half years into his reign. The news came from the doctors of the 71-year-old at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome following his recent surgery. Leo XIV underwent the operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, where a tumor was discovered.
The doctors confirmed that he underwent a "successful" procedure using video-assisted technology, involving multiple small incisions to insert a camera and surgical instruments. The Pope spent about three hours in the operating room, after which he recovered in his tenth-floor hospital room. His recovery period is expected to last around a week.
The type of lung cancer he has is known as a lung adenocarcinoma. Following the surgery, there is a risk of recurrence, as some cancer cells may remain in the body. Regular check-ups will be essential to monitor his condition. The Pope's diagnosis came as a surprise, as he had disclosed the presence of a tumor in his lung during a routine check-up two days earlier.
The Vatican has traditionally maintained strict confidentiality regarding the health of its leaders, even when symptoms were not visible. However, Leo's openness about his health issue marks a significant change in how the Church addresses the well-being of its pontiffs.
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