Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer called adenocarcinoma. Here's what that means
Pope Leo XIV had the lower section of his right lung removed after doctors diagnosed him with the most common form of lung cancer. While lung cancer is a leading killer, survival rates can be high if it's caught early, as the pope's tumor appears to have been. Here are some things to know.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove the lower section of his right lung.
- Doctors diagnosed him with the most common form of lung cancer.
- Lung cancer is a leading cause of death.
- Survival rates for lung cancer can be high if diagnosed early.
- The pope's tumor seems to have been caught early.