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Pope Leo won’t need further therapy following lung cancer operation, doctors say

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Pope Leo will ​not need any ‌further therapy after undergoing lung cancer ​surgery last ​week, his doctors said ⁠in a statement ​released by the ​Vatican on Wednesday.

Histological examinations results confirmed a ​diagnosis of pulmonary ​adenocarcinoma, with the disease ‌remaining ⁠localized, the doctors said.

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd during the weekly general audience at St. Peter’s Square in The Vatican on October 21, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

“A subsequent oncological evaluation has confirmed ​that ​no ⁠further therapy is required,” ​the pope’s lead ​surgeon, ⁠Stefano Margaritora, and his personal ⁠physician, ​Luigi Carbone, ​said.

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