What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo has undergone surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, raising questions his health and whether he will need further treatment. Here's what we know so far about his condition.
Pope Leo had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in surgery on Tuesday (Oct 13). The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer, and the lower lobe of his right lung was removed during the procedure. The Vatican has not disclosed the size of the tumour or if it had spread to nearby lymph nodes, which are important factors in determining prognosis.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, but early-stage cases like Pope Leo's can often be treated successfully.
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