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Pope Leo XIV Recovers Well After Lung Cancer Surgery
14 Oct
Summary
- Pope Leo XIV's surgery for lung adenocarcinoma progressed as expected.
- The pontiff has begun walking and eating normally post-operation.
- Respiratory physiotherapy is part of the Pope's recovery plan.
Pope Leo XIV is experiencing a normal recovery after undergoing surgery to remove a nodule from his right lung. The Vatican confirmed that the pontiff's postoperative progress is proceeding as expected.
The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer, after thoracic surgery. Doctors reported that blood tests and a chest X-ray conducted post-surgery showed values within the expected range for the procedure.
His recovery includes respiratory physiotherapy and ambulation within his room. Pope Leo XIV has also resumed normal eating patterns, having consumed both breakfast and lunch. The surgery, which successfully removed a small, early-stage lump without complications, lasted approximately 90 minutes.
