Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery removes part of right lung
Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung on Tuesday, October 13, at Rome's Gemelli hospital, Rappler reported, citing a Vatican medical bulletin. The 90-minute operation had no complications. According to Inquirer, doctors are waiting for more test results before discussing further treatment. His public events are cancelled until October 20.
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- Cebu Daily News โ Pope has lung cancer, surgery shows; lower lobe of right lung removed
- GMA News โ Pope Leo now in hospital for surgery on lung nodule
- ABS-CBN News โ Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, tumor removed: Vatican
- PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) โ Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung cancer surgery
- Inquirer โ Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican says after surgery
- Rappler โ Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove part of lung