Pope Leo needs no further treatment for lung cancer after tests, Vatican says: Pope Leo XIV won't need further treatment after doctors confirmed his lung cancer ...
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Key FactsVatican: Pope Leo needs no further cancer treatment
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- According to the surgeon, a lung nodule was found incidentally during routine abdominal examinations; Leo had no symptoms.
- Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week, the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate.
- According to his doctors, final tissue tests confirmed the diagnosis, while an oncology assessment found no further treatment necessary.
- The surgeon sees no clinical reason to oppose the planned November 6–17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
A subsequent oncology assessment confirmed that no further treatment is necessary.— The pope's personal physician Dr. Luigi Carbone and his surgeon Dr. Stefano Margaritora said in a statement.
Pope Leo XIV was seen in the popemobile for first time since his lung cancer surgery, blessing children and waving to crowds.
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Key FactsDoctors: Pope Leo needs no further cancer treatment
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- The Vatican said tissue tests confirmed the initially diagnosed, localized lung adenocarcinoma; an oncological assessment found no further treatment necessary.
- His 13 October operation lasted 90 minutes and removed the lower lobe of his right lung.
- After four days, he left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital at the weekend; on Wednesday, he held his weekly audience again in St Peter’s Square.
- People close to the Pope previously said he wanted to avoid postponing a planned Latin America trip scheduled for early November.
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Pope Leo’s Cancer Has Not Metastasized: According to his doctors, Pope Leo’s lung cancer has not metastasized. Tests have shown that the disease was localized.
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Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery: The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
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Pope Leo XIV was released from the hospital on Saturday after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican says: The pope had the lower lobe of his right lung removed during surgery Tuesday.
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Key FactsVatican confirms Leo XIV has lung cancer
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- The Vatican said Leo XIV has lung cancer and underwent removal of the lower lobe of his right lung.
- A minimally invasive, camera-guided operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma that doctors had suspected beforehand.
- The Vatican reported a successful procedure without complications; Leo spent about three hours in the operating room.
- After waking as expected, the pope returned to his 10th-floor room; recovery was expected to last about a week.
Together, let us raise our prayer that the Lord may sustain our bishop, Pope Leo, and bring comfort to all those who are hospitalized here. May Mary, Health of the Sick and Mother of the Church, accompany our prayer and teach us to remain steadfast in love.— Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome, said
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