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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer, undergoes surgery
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer. Following the diagnosis, he underwent surgery in Rome where a portion of his lung was removed. The Vatican has issued health updates confirming the surgery was successful and the Pope is recovering. The diagnosis and treatment have prompted discussions among medical professionals about the importance of lung cancer screening and recognizing symptoms, with some noting that many at-risk individuals do not currently qualify for regular scans.
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