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Pope has lung adenocarcinoma: understand what it is and how treatment occurs

Doctors already suspected cancer before the surgery; read the Vatican's statement in FULL

Pope Francis was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, according to an official statement from the Vatican released this Monday. According to the document, doctors already suspected the presence of a malignant tumor before carrying out recent surgical procedures.

Lung adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that develops in the glandular cells of lung tissue and represents one of the most common forms of lung cancer. Treatment generally involves a multidisciplinary approach and may include surgery to remove the tumor, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted or immunotherapy therapies, depending on the stage of the disease and the patient's general health status.

The Vatican reported that the Pope remains at rest and following all medical instructions. No additional details were released regarding the specific stage of the cancer or the exact treatment timeline, but assured that all necessary measures are being taken.

Faithful from all over the world have expressed concern and prayers for the health of the Pontiff, who at 88 years old had already faced other health challenges, including intestinal surgery in 2021 and episodes of bronchitis and knee pain that have limited his mobility in recent years.