Pope Leo XIV’s condition: What is lung adenocarcinoma?

Lung adenocarcinoma, the condition that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with on Tuesday, is a common form of lung cancer that can be highly treatable when caught early, health officials said.Read more trending news Doctors removed a lower lobe of the 71-year-old pontiff’s right lung during a 90-minute procedure at a Rome hospital.The National Institutes of Health notes that lung adenocarcinoma accounts for approximately 40% of all lung cancers. The condition most commonly occurs among adults 70 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to The New York Times, the survival rates for lung adenocarcinoma can vary, depending on what stage of cancer is found in the patient.DYK: The most common signs and symptoms of lung cancer are the same in men and women? To name a few: 🔹 A persistent cough, including coughing up blood 🔹 Wheezing or shortness of breath 🔹 Chest pain 🔹 Hoarseness 🔹 Unexplained weight loss MSK thoracic oncologist Dr. Helena Yu also s