Pope Leo spent peaceful night in hospital after surgery, Vatican says
The Vatican said the 71-year-old pope had part of his right lung removed and will remain hospitalized for about a week.
- On Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a lung nodule after doctors diagnosed him with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of non-small cell lung cancer.
- The Vatican reported the tumor was discovered during a routine health check. Pope Leo XIV stated on Sunday the growth was "well-contained" and spotted early.
- Adenocarcinoma accounts for about 80% to 85% of lung cancers and is the most common subtype of non-small cell lung cancer. Surgeons performed a lobectomy, the preferred treatment for removing cancerous tissue while preserving lung function.
- Consultant thoracic surgeon Tom Routledge advises learning the "ABCD" warning signs—appetite loss, breathlessness, persistent coughing, and chest pain or dysphonia—for early detection.
- According to the American Cancer Society, the five-year relative survival rate for non-small cell lung cancer is 67% when the disease remains confined to the lung, underscoring early detection's importance.
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The authorities confirmed a favorable evolution of the Pontiff after the operation
Catholics Offer Prayers as Pope Leo Begins Recovery
For Catholics around the world, the focus has shifted from concern to hope as Pope Leo XIV begins recovering from lung surgery in Rome. The Vatican said the procedure to remove the lower lobe of his right lung was successful, and the pope spent a peaceful first night in the hospital surrounded by close aides. The surgery followed the discovery of a localized lung cancer, and doctors reported no complications during the operation. As Pope Leo rec…
The expert said that everything will depend on the stage of the cancer detected and whether it has spread.
Leon XIV, 71 years old, rested serenely at the Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome this Tuesday, according to the Holy See, after undergoing the total removal of a pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a malignant tumor in the lung. The Pontiff was removed the lower lobe of the right lung through ... Continue reading "The Pope spends one night "quiet" in the hospital after knowing that he suffers from lung cancer"
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