Pope's surgeon details operating on the "ideal patient" after lung cancer discovery "entirely by chance"

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Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer was discovered "entirely by chance" during examinations for unrelated reasons.
The tumor was located at the base of the right lung and was diagnosed as lung adenocarcinoma.
The surgical procedure to remove the lung nodule was routine and performed without complications.
The pope recovered quickly and was discharged four days after surgery, described as an "ideal patient".
The surgeon highlighted the importance of preventive checkups, as early-stage cancers can be asymptomatic.

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