https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-s-lung-tumor-raises-questions-about-cancer-risk-for-nonsmokersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-s-lung-tumor-raises-questions-about-cancer-risk-for-nonsmokershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-s-lung-tumor-raises-questions-about-cancer-risk-for-nonsmokers#u135265Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:06:18 +0000Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after undergoing thoracic surgery to remove part of his right lung following an adenocarcinoma diagnosis. The unexpected cancer discovery in a nonsmoking pontiff has sparked broader public and medical discussions regarding lung cancer risks in individuals who do not smoke. Medical experts and advocacy groups point out that lung cancer frequently affects nonsmokers, raising questions about whether current screening guidelines should expand beyond heavy smokers. Meanwhile, Vatican officials report that the pope spent a tranquil night in the hospital and continues