# Pope Leo needs no further treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say

https://mins.news/en/item/110308

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-21 23:20 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/pope-leo-needs-no-further-treatment-after-cancer-surgery-doctors-say?traffic_source=rss

> The Vatican says tests after Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung confirmed that his lung cancer had not spread, so no further therapy is needed. He has been discharged and is gradually resuming his activities.

## Related coverage

- [Pope Leo will not need further cancer treatment, Vatican says](https://mins.news/en/item/110317) — DW, 2026-10-21
- [Pope Leo’s doctors say he no longer needs cancer treatment after surgery](https://mins.news/en/video/110223) — NBC News, 2026-10-21
- [Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery](https://mins.news/en/item/110095) — BBC News, 2026-10-21