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UPDATED Oct 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Oct 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET

Doctors say Pope Leo needs no further cancer treatment

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Pope Leo XIV’s doctors said Wednesday that he needs no further treatment after surgery for lung cancer. The Vatican said follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized; doctors identified the tumor as pulmonary adenocarcinoma. Leo had his right lower lung lobe removed and left the hospital Saturday, four days after surgery.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV’s doctors, identified as Dr. Luigi Carbone and Prof. Stefano Margaritora, and the Vatican
WHAT: Said Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery.
WHEN: Oct 21, 2026
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: Doctors said tests confirmed that the disease was localized, and a cancer assessment found no further treatment was needed.
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