The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV is being treated for lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung. The diagnosis highlights the reality that lung cancer can affect non-smokers, with cases in the Caribbean and worldwide often detected at…
Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer After Thoracic Surgery
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV is being treated for lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung. The diagnosis highlights the reality that lung cancer can affect non-smokers, with cases in the Caribbean and worldwide often detected at advanced stages.
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