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

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Pope Leo XIV will not require further treatment for lung cancer, according to his doctors, Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora. Final tests confirmed that the lung adenocarcinoma, removed on October 13, was localized. Following the tumor's testing and an assessment of his care needs, doctors stated that "no further treatment is necessary." The Pope was pictured addressing a crowd in St Peter's Square on October 21, 2026. This is a developing story.

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Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd during the weekly general audience at St Peter's Square in Vatican City, on October 21, 2026.

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A subsequent cancer assessment confirmed that no further treatment is necessary.

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The tumor removed Oct. 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma.

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Pope Leo XIV will need no further treatment for lung cancer.

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close Video Pope Leo XIV's brother talks the pontiff's cancer surgery recovery Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis Prevost shares updates on the pope's recovery following cancer removal surgery. He discusses the pope's first public prayer and messages of support from Rome. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hören Sie sich diesen Artikel an 1 Min Pope Leo XIV will need no further treatment for lung cancer after final tests confirmed the disease was localized, his doctors said Wednesday. The tumor removed Oct. 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma, Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said. A subsequent cancer assessment confirmed that "no further treatment is necessary," the doctors said. Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd during the weekly general audience at St Peter's Square in Vatican City, on October 21, 2026. ((Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)) The findings followed testing of the removed tumor and an additional assessment of the pope’s need for further care. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Stepheny Price is a Writer at Fox News with a focus on West Coast and Midwest news, missing persons, national and international crime stories, homicide cases, and border security.

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