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Pope Leo XIV after his hospital stay: "I feel closer to those who suffer illness"

Discharged on Saturday after surgery for a malignant tumour in his right lung, Pope Leo led the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace and thanked doctors, saying he will gradually resume duties.

18 October 2026

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Pope celebrates Mass as recovery from cancer surgery progresses

Vatican Media has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his hospitalisation, showing him celebrating Mass at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery.

16 October 2026

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Pope Leo XIV's doctors say chest X-ray shows 'good recovery' of lung

After the procedure at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday, the Vatican revealed that the growth was cancerous and that surgeons had removed part of his right lung.

15 October 2026

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Lung surgery technique on Pope was developed in Spain

Thoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed the Uniportal VATS technique, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision, which was used in the pontiff's surgery.

15 October 2026

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Pope Leo XIV recovering from lung cancer surgery: What happens next?

In the hospital chapel, dozens of faithful prayed for the pope's health during the operation.

14 October 2026

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One in eight cancer cases linked to preventable infections

Infections caused by viruses, bacterium and parasites caused an estimated 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, with low- and middle-income countries bearing most of the burden.

29 September 2026

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Rome’s Colosseum glows pink for breast cancer prevention campaign

Rome’s Colosseum glowed pink for a breast cancer prevention campaign, hours before closing after a 22-year-old worker died installing new lights.

23 September 2026

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For cancer survivors, tai chi can ease fatigue and pain

Mind-body therapies can help people living with the lingering effects of cancer treatment manage fatigue, pain and sleep problems, according to a new analysis.

17 September 2026

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Very hot drinks could triple risks of oesophageal cancer, study finds

The link between consuming very hot drinks and oesophageal cancer has been established by the world’s largest study into the subject yet.

9 September 2026

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Dogs trained to sniff out cancer with help from AI

A start-up in India is combining dogs' highly sensitive sense of smell with artificial intelligence to explore a new approach to cancer screening.

8 September 2026

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Iconic Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell says he has five years to live after cancer diagnosis

The actor first disclosed his diagnosis in March, saying that he had a "treatable" but not "curable" form of cancer.

8 September 2026

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Bats' longevity genes could hold clues for human health, study

Scientists are studying the mechanisms behind bats' immune systems to uncover what they could teach about human longevity.

1 September 2026

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Dolly Parton offered to try experimental cancer drugs, sister reveals

Even as she faced the end of her life, Dolly Parton’s sister has revealed the country music icon was still considering how she could help out others.

28 August 2026

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World-first: AI guides live UK brain surgery to save patient's sight

A British man has become the first patient in the world to undergo brain surgery guided live by artificial intelligence, in an operation that saved his sight.

27 August 2026

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French flight attendant's cancer recognised as occupational disease

A former Air France flight attendant has had her breast cancer recognised as an occupational illness, a first in France. Judges pointed to night shifts, ionising radiation and second-hand smoke.

26 August 2026

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Tiny ‘hairy’ robot could help treat blood clots and detect cancer

By coating the robot with antibodies, researchers collected rare cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream from samples taken from all 23 liver cancer patients tested, showing its potential for future cancer monitoring and diagnosis.

26 August 2026