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Pope Leo concludes lung cancer treatment after surgery

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Pope Leo has concluded his treatment for lung cancer following successful surgery. Doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora confirmed that follow-up tests indicated the cancer was localized and had not spread. The 71-year-old pontiff is recovering well after the removal of part of his right lung last week and was discharged from the hospital ahead of schedule. AI

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Pope Leo concludes lung cancer treatment after surgery

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Pope Leo doesn’t need further treatment for lung cancer, doctors say

    Pope Leo needs no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said in a statement on Wednesday. Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate…

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