Summary
Pope Leo XIV had a successful surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung. The Vatican said he will have more tests to decide if further treatments are needed.Key Facts
- The Pope had surgery to remove a tumor from the lower part of his right lung.
- The tumor was a type of lung cancer called pulmonary adenocarcinoma, the most common form of non-small cell lung cancer.
- The tumor was detected at an early stage, which improves the chances of successful treatment.
- Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, but early detection can greatly increase survival rates.
- A part of the lung was removed during the 90-minute operation, which is a standard procedure.
- People can live a normal life with part or even a whole lung removed.
- Additional tests will determine if the Pope needs chemotherapy or radiation.
- Smoking is a well-known cause of lung cancer, but many lung cancer patients have never smoked or quit long ago.
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