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Does Pope Leo XIV need more cancer treatment?
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Surgeons at the Gemelli polyclinic in Rome removed the lower lobe of Leo XIV's right lung in a video-assisted operation, and the Vatican later released the final results.
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The operation, which the Holy See press office called successful, took place on 13 October. On 21 October, doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora said final tests confirmed a localised lung adenocarcinoma, and that no additional therapy is needed.
- 13 OctoberLung lobe removed
- 21 OctoberFinal results released
Back in St Peter's Square on Wednesday, eight days after surgery and with the popemobile rolling through the crowd, he thanked people for their support: The first thing I would like to say to you is thank you for the support and the prayers, thank God for his infinite goodness.
“The first thing I would like to say to you is thank you for the support and the prayers, thank God for his infinite goodness.”
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