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Pope Francis, aged 88, has led the Catholic Church since 2013. Lung adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that develops in the glandular cells of the bronchi and is usually associated with smoking, although not exclusive.
Pope has lung adenocarcinoma: understand what it is and how it is treated
Pope Francis was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, an aggressive type of cancer that originates in the glandular cells of the bronchi. Treatment will depend on the stage of the disease and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or targeted therapy, according to specialized medical advice.

Pope Leo XIV, 71 years old, underwent video-assisted surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma during a routine examination. Five-year survival varies from 90% to 92% in stage 1A1, but drops as the disease progresses, reaching up to 15% in stage 4. The stage and mutations of the tumor have not yet been disclosed.

Singer Netinho, 59, passed away after returning from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The disease, initially diagnosed in 2025, is a complex group of cancers of the lymphatic system that requires different treatments depending on the subtype.

A Brazilian computational platform for the design of RNA biosensors, validated for dengue and zika, will be awarded by SBEB. The technology aims to accelerate epidemiological surveillance in the SUS and reduce dependence on imported diagnoses.

The SVS of Amapá intensified vaccination against measles with 'extramural' actions due to seven suspected cases in the state and 52 confirmations in Brazil in 2025.

Four residents discovered medications registered in their names without authorization in a drugstore in the city center using the Meu SUS Digital application. The Ministry of Health suspended the pharmacy's participation in the Popular Pharmacy Program and the Civil Police opened an investigation to investigate possible fraud involving personal data obtained perhaps from a local gym.

Pope Leo XIV, 71, announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule detected at an early stage. The procedure will take place at the Gemelli hospital in Rome, with an expected recovery period of one week.