Pope Leo's lung cancer prognosis could depend on these factors, doctors say

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Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove a lobe of his right lung after a lung cancer diagnosis.
Doctors indicate that lung adenocarcinoma, if found early, often has a good prognosis and can be cured by surgery.
The Vatican has not revealed the stage of the cancer or if it has spread, which impacts the need for further treatment.
If the cancer is localized and has not spread to lymph nodes, Leo may not need additional therapy.
Recovery from the surgery is expected to take a few weeks, with the Pope expected to stay in the hospital for a week.
Further tests will determine the specific treatment plan if the cancer has spread.

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