Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer After Surgery
#PopeLeoXIV #LungCancerPope Leo XIV underwent successful 90-minute surgery Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after a lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis, the Vatican announced. The 71-year-old pope cleared his public schedule until at least October 20; further treatments remain unannounced. read more
Doctor Becomes Patient as Lung Cancer Treatment Advances
#LungCancer #TargetedTherapyStanford professor Bryant Lin, a lung cancer researcher turned Stage IV patient, highlights targeted genetic therapies extending survival, insurance battles over costly drugs, and hope for personalized mRNA vaccines turning cancer into a manageable chronic disease. read more
#BethennyFrankel #LungCancer
Bethenny Frankel, former "Real Housewives of New York City," shared on Instagram the passing of her mom, Bernadette Birk, at 73 due to lung cancer. Despite a challenging relationship, she emphasized her mother's complexities and struggles. read more