Pope Leo cancer diagnosis: What is lung adenocarcinoma, symptoms, treatments & who are at risk

Pope Leo has been found to have lung adenocarcinoma, which is among the most common types of lung cancer. He recently had surgery to excise the lower lobe of his right lung. This cancer is frequently asymptomatic in the beginning stages, and known risk factors include both smoking and certain environmental conditions.
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