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What is adenocarcinoma? A doctor explains the lung cancer after Pope Leo's diagnosis

What is adenocarcinoma? A doctor explains the lung cancer after Pope Leo's diagnosis
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Pope Leo XIV had the lower section of his right lung removed after doctors diagnosed him with pulmonary adenocarcinoma. While lung cancer is a leading killer, survival rates can be high if it’s caught early, as the pope’s tumor appears to have been. Here are some things to know. What is lung ade...

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