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Pope Leo to Undergo Surgery for Early Lung Growth
Doctors found a small growth in Pope Leo’s lung during a recent checkup.
He said it was found early and is well contained.
His doctors recommended an operation to remove it.
Pope Leo said he plans to have the surgery in the next few days.
The Vatican expects him to need about a week to recover.
He shared the news with pilgrims at his Sunday prayer in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo said doctors found a small, localized lung nodule during a recent medical examination.
He said the nodule was detected at an early stage and was well contained.
Leo said he would undergo surgery to remove it in the next few days, following doctors’ advice.
The Vatican press office said his recovery was expected to take about a week.
The 71-year-old pontiff made the announcement during his Sunday prayer with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.
- Who
- Pope Leo, age 71.
- What
- He said he will have surgery to remove a small, localized lung nodule.
- Where
- He announced it in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City.
- When
- He said the operation is scheduled for the next few days; the announcement was made on Sunday, October 11.
- Why
- Doctors recommended surgery to remove the nodule.
Key facts
- Age
- 71
- Finding
- A small, localized nodule in the lung
- Detection
- Found during a recent medical examination; described as early-stage and well contained
- Planned treatment
- Surgery to remove the nodule
- Timing
- Scheduled for the next few days
- Expected recovery
- About one week, according to the Vatican press office
Quotes
Pope Leo
The pope, speaking about a lung nodule found during medical examinations.
“The doctors believe it is advisable to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled for the next few days.”
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“Recently, during some medical examinations, doctors found a localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well contained.”
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