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Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors say

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Doctors announced on Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV does not require any further cancer treatment after tests revealed his lung adenocarcinoma was localized. The tumor was surgically removed on October 13, and subsequent assessments confirmed no need for additional therapy. Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora provided this update following a comprehensive evaluation of the pope's health status.

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Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, underwent surgery on October 13 at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove a malignant nodule from his lung. The procedure went smoothly, confirming he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. Despite this health scare, doctors have given him the green light to proceed with his previously planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6-17. Pope Leo made the announcement during a Sunday prayer service on October 11, stating that he is in good health and looking forward to the trip "with great joy and enthusiasm." The Vatican press office confirmed on October 26 that no medical contraindications exist for his travel plans, which involve visits to ten cities across three countries. Leo has expressed gratitude for worldwide support during his recovery and remains committed to resuming his full schedule while adhering to medical recommendations. His trip will include stops in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Lima, Chiclayo, Cuzco, and Pucallpa among others.

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Pope Leo XIV will need no further treatment for lung cancer after final tests confirmed the disease was localized, his doctors said Wednesday.

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🔮 Pope Leo XIV will need no further treatment for lung cancer after final tests confirmed the disease was localized, his doctors said Wednesday.

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Pope Leo XIV will need no further treatment for lung cancer after final tests confirmed the disease was localized, his doctors said Wednesday. asserted

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The tumor removed Oct. 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma, Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said. asserted

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A subsequent cancer assessment confirmed that "no further treatment is necessary," the doctors said. asserted

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The findings followed testing of the removed tumor and an additional assessment of the pope’s need for further care. asserted

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