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Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery is going as planned, doctors say
The Guardian reported that Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery was progressing as planned, and the BBC said doctors described him as walking and recovering as expected. Reuters reported that he had a peaceful night in hospital after the operation. AP carried the diagnosis that followed surgery to remove part of his right lung. DailyDrop did not find a date for his discharge.
The health of the head of the Catholic Church draws wide attention, and a cancer diagnosis raises questions about his schedule.
No direct effect on Malaysia.
Doctors’ language is cautious and so should ours be; recovery after surgery is not the same as prognosis.
DailyDrop Malaysia edition No. 11 · Morning · THU., OCT. 15, 2026