# Pope Leo undergoes blood tests and X-ray after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says

https://mins.news/en/item/100181

- Fox News, 2026-10-14 17:29 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-leo-undergoes-blood-tests-x-ray-following-cancer-surgery-vatican-says

> Pope Leo XIV underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray on Wednesday after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican said the results showed normal postoperative recovery. Tissue examined during surgery confirmed lung adenocarcinoma; the pope has begun respiratory therapy, walking in his room and eating normally.

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