Pope Leo Has Part Of Right Lung Removed After Surgeons Find Cancer

Pope Leo Has Part Of Right Lung Removed After Surgeons Find Cancer The Vatican announced Tuesday that the pontiff, 71, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, which one lung cancer expert described as "the most common [type] ... with the most favorable prognosis." The Vatican said the surgery to remove the lower lobe of Leo's right lung was successful and without complications. His prognosis and/or further treatment is unclear, however, and may depend on whether the cancer has spread. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/pope-has-cancer-101426/