Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
Pope Leo's doctors say final tissue and molecular tests have confirmed his lung cancer was localised, and no further treatment is needed, the Vatican said…
Sky News reports: Pope Leo's doctors say final tissue and molecular tests have confirmed his lung cancer was localised, and no further treatment is needed, the Vatican said in a statement.
The story is also being covered by BBC News. BBC News adds: Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.
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- Sky NewsPope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
- BBC NewsPope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
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