Pope's surgeon details operating on "ideal patient" after lung cancer discovered
Summary
Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung, which was found by chance during medical tests for other reasons. He recovered well in the hospital, resumed some work soon after, and is planning an international trip in November.Key Facts
- The pope’s lung cancer was discovered by accident, not by special cancer screening.
- The tumor was located at the base of the right lung and caused no symptoms.
- He underwent surgery to remove the lung tumor, which was a lung adenocarcinoma.
- The surgery went smoothly without complications.
- The pope spent four days recovering in Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital.
- During recovery, he was active and helpful, arranging chairs in the hospital chapel.
- He resumed some work during his hospital stay and had a phone call with Russian President Putin.
- The pope is scheduled to travel to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.
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