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Pope Leo is back on his feet after lung surgery and cancer diagnosis

Tuesday's surgery confirmed that the 71-year-old pontiff has the most common type of lung cancer, known as lung adenocarcinoma

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem Survived Cancer Twice, COVID-19 and a Car Fire Before Fatal Fall at Six Flags Over Georgia

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old Atlanta educator and father, died after falling from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia as authorities investigated the cause.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns

Iowa is grappling with water quality and cancer rates, bringing these issues to the forefront of state politics

The Independent UK · Oct 14

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What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis

Pope Leo underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung after saying that a nodule had been "detected at a very early stage". Following a "successful" operation, the Vatican said the 71-year-old pontiff would undergo additional testing.

France 24 · Oct 14

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung

Pope Leo XIV recently had surgery confirming a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, leading to the removal of a lung lobe. The operation was deemed successful, with doctors assuring there were no complications during the procedure. His prognosis remains optimistic as further tests are pending to determine if the cancer has…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too

When many people think of an average lung cancer patient, they often imagine an older man smoking. But the face of lung cancer has changed. Over the past 15 years, more women, never smokers and younger people are being diagnosed with lung cancer.

The Conversation · Oct 14

Bhad Bhabie sparks career switch speculation as she poses in scrubs

Bhad Bhabie informed fans of the unexpected career change on X, as she shared mirror selfies in which she was seen wearing black scrubs.

BANG Premier · Oct 14

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'No complications': Pope Leo XIV under goes successful lung surgery after cancer diagnosis

Pope Leo XIV under went successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung on Tuesday after an examination confirmed he had lung cancer.

The Times of India · Oct 13

Family who spent £12k taking seriously ill son to London for hospital appointments call for change

Families should not be ‘worrying about whether they can afford the train fare or petrol to get their child to specialist care’, experts said

The Independent UK · Oct 13

‘Hidden cost of specialist care’ revealed as families spend thousands on travel

One family has spent more than £12,000 attending appointments for their son.

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Pope Leo Has Part of Right Lung Removed as Doctors Confirm Lung Cancer

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer after surgery removed the lower lobe of his right lung. Doctors confirmed lung adenocarcinoma in Rome.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with cancer

It follows the first major medical procedure of the pope’s tenure

Salon · Oct 13

What is lung adenocarcinoma? Pope Leo cancer diagnosis explained

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The Independent UK · Oct 13

Pope Leo has cancer and part of lung removed, Vatican announces

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The Independent UK · Oct 13

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove lower lobe of lung

Pontiff, 71, underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and was subsequently diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma

Fortune · Oct 13

Palantir’s CTO claims AI researchers are smoking to prove they believe AI will cure cancer, and he says it’s a sign of tech-fueled ‘mass psychosis’

Sankar attacked AI doomers in a recent interview.

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Lib Dems seek court order to evict former member with incurable cancer from her home

Jo Hayes, 71, lost her legal bid against being expelled by the party - and now it is pursuing costs

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

Yes, obesity is a problem – but a greater one is the food industry and its greed

Letters: Ultra-processed foods are displacing traditional diets, warns Prof Kent Buse. Plus letters from Hugo Harper, Dr Pawan Randev and Patricia Hampton

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Latin Times · Oct 13

Albert Pujols Has a New Mission Beyond Baseball: Fighting Colon Cancer, Celebrating Latino Pride and Chasing a World Series as Manager - EXCLUSIVE

Albert Pujols spent more than two decades building one of the most extraordinary careers in baseball history. Now, the Dominican legend is using his influence to encourage Latinos to take colorectal cancer screening seriously, while keeping his ambitions alive for a new chapter in Major League Baseball.

Motorsport · Oct 13

IndyCar driver and Fox Sports reporter Jack Harvey announces cancer diagnosis

The Briton vows to push forward, being present for the 2027 season opener in St. Petersburg and still aims to compete in the Indianapolis 500

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Some AI Researchers Are Taking Up Smoking as a 'Flex', Believing AI Will Cure Cancer, Palantir CTO Says

Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar says some AI researchers smoke in faith that AI will cure cancer, but offers no evidence as he warns against hype replacing medical proof.

Medical Daily · Oct 13

A Syphilis Sore Turned Up on the Nipple, a Spot So Unusual It Can Pass for Eczema or Even Cancer

A syphilis chancre on the nipple, featured in NEJM, shows how the infection's first sore can mimic eczema or cancer when it appears in a rare spot.

Autosport · Oct 13

IndyCar driver Harvey announces cancer diagnosis

The Briton vows to push forward, being present for the 2027 season opener in St. Petersburg and still aims to compete in the Indianapolis 500

BANG Premier · Oct 13

Ozzy Osbourne sent Tony Iommi a Guinness bar during cancer battle

Ozzy Osbourne sent his Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi a "Guinness bar" during his cancer battle because he was convinced the alcoholic beverage would help him beat the disease.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

LIC to launch three new insurance plans on October 19, 2026: Annuity, health insurance and cancer cover to go on offer

Life Insurance Corporation of India is set to introduce three new insurance products on October 19, 2026. The offerings include LIC’s New Jeevan Dhara - II, LIC’s Health Shield, and LIC’s New Cancer Cover.

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