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Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors say

Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors say

Pope Leo XIV's doctors say the lung adenocarcinoma tumor removed Oct. 13 was localized, and a cancer assessment found no further treatment needed.

DR MARC SIEGEL: Iowa's cancer rate is rising. One answer may be found in the water

DR MARC SIEGEL: Iowa's cancer rate is rising. One answer may be found in the water

Iowa's cancer rate is 10% above the national average, and nitrates from fertilizer and manure in drinking water are drawing scrutiny from MAHA and RFK Jr.

Lung cancer can grow silently for years, here’s who qualifies for screening

Lung cancer can grow silently for years, here’s who qualifies for screening

Only 15% of eligible Americans get screened for lung cancer, translating to tens of thousands of preventable deaths every year, doctors warn.

Lung cancer expert warns thousands of preventable deaths tied to missed scans

Lung cancer expert warns thousands of preventable deaths tied to missed scans

Yale thoracic surgeon Dr. Daniel Boffa discusses what patients can expect during a low-dose CT scan, how doctors evaluate abnormal findings, and why fear should not prevent people from seeking preventive care.

Trump's chief of staff almost skipped screening that detected aggressive cancer

Trump's chief of staff almost skipped screening that detected aggressive cancer

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles discusses how her doctor's insistence on an early mammogram caught her aggressive breast cancer in time.

Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital, will return to Vatican after surgery to remove lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital, will return to Vatican after surgery to remove lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV received blood tests and a chest X-ray at Gemelli Hospital, confirming he is well enough to return to the Vatican after surgery.

Pope Leo XIV seen for first time since lung cancer surgery amid major recovery milestone

Pope Leo XIV seen for first time since lung cancer surgery amid major recovery milestone

The Vatican released first photos of Pope Leo XIV celebrating mass at Gemelli Hospital, days after surgeons removed a lung lobe due to adenocarcinoma.

I lost half my right lung to cancer. Pope Leo's diagnosis gives me hope

I lost half my right lung to cancer. Pope Leo's diagnosis gives me hope

A lung cancer survivor compares her stage 1B diagnosis and surgery to Pope Leo's adenocarcinoma, urging expanded screening beyond heavy smokers.

Pope Leo's lung tumor raises questions about cancer risk for nonsmokers

Pope Leo's lung tumor raises questions about cancer risk for nonsmokers

An oncologist says Pope Leo XIV has a roughly 90% chance of cure if the lung cancer is stage 1, but pathology results will determine next steps.

Lung cancer surgeon discusses what Pope Leo's surgery suggests about his chances of recovery

Lung cancer surgeon discusses what Pope Leo's surgery suggests about his chances of recovery

Dr. Lary Robinson, an oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, reacts to the Pope's diagnosis and how lung cancer can occur in never-smokers.