Vatican says Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Doctors concluded that Pope Leo XIV requires no additional therapy after a new biopsy of tissue removed during his lung cancer operation, the Vatican said.
Rome, Italy. The Vatican announced on Wednesday evening that Pope Leo XIV would not require additional treatment following his operation for lung cancer.
Biopsy findings
According to the Vatican press service, doctors reached their conclusion after a new biopsy examined tissue taken out during the surgery.
The Vatican had previously said that, pending additional test results, doctors were not considering chemotherapy or other forms of treatment.
Operation and recovery
The 71-year-old pontiff underwent surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on 13 October to remove his right lung’s lower lobe. Examinations had identified a suspicious nodule before the operation, which the Vatican said was successful and involved no complications.
He was expected to spend approximately one week in hospital, with public engagements cancelled through at least 20 October.
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