Pope Leo XIV’s Lung Cancer Highlights Growing Number of Nonsmokers Diagnosed with the Disease – and Younger People Too

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too

When many people think of an average lung cancer patient, they often imagine an older man smoking. But the face of lung cancer has changed.

Pope Leo's lung tumor raises questions about cancer risk for nonsmokers

Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis was confirmed after thoracic surgery. An oncologist explains stage 1 cancer outlook, screening and never-smoker lung cancer risks.

As the Pope recovers from lung cancer surgery, disease risk among non-smokers is growing

Identifying potential causes such as environmental exposures and genetics are a challenge when it comes to screening more people.

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too

While lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. Broader screening guidelines and recognizing early symptoms can help address the changing face of lung cancer.