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Pope Leo XIV recovering 'normally' after lung cancer surgery, says Vatican

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Pope Leo XIV recovering 'normally' after lung cancer surgery, says Vatican

Blood tests and chest X-ray show expected results as pontiff begins walking and resumes regular diet

Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung cancer surgery is proceeding normally, with blood tests and a chest X-ray showing results within the expected range, the Vatican said Wednesday. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent surgery Tuesday at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors detected a localized nodule. An examination of tissue during the operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, the doctors said on Tuesday. The 90-minute procedure was successful and there were no complications, the Vatican added. On Wednesday, Leo underwent scheduled blood tests and a chest X-ray, continued respiratory physical therapy, and began walking around his room. He also resumed a regular diet, eating breakfast and lunch. The Vatican said his recovery was proceeding as expected. Pope Leo had a "peaceful night" in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier on Wednesday morning, and he is expected to remain there for about a week.

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Blood tests and chest X-ray show expected results as pontiff begins walking and resumes regular diet

Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung cancer surgery is proceeding normally, with blood tests and a chest X-ray showing results within the expected range, the Vatican said Wednesday.

The 71-year-old pontiff underwent surgery Tuesday at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors detected a localized nodule. An examination of tissue during the operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, the doctors said on Tuesday.

The 90-minute procedure was successful and there were no complications, the Vatican added.

On Wednesday, Leo underwent scheduled blood tests and a chest X-ray, continued respiratory physical therapy, and began walking around his room. He also resumed a regular diet, eating breakfast and lunch. The Vatican said his recovery was proceeding as expected.

Pope Leo had a "peaceful night" in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier on Wednesday morning, and he is expected to remain there for about a week.

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