Pope Leo's Lung Cancer Explained: What Is Adenocarcinoma? Symptoms, Stages & Treatment | Science

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<p>Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis has brought renewed attention to pulmonary adenocarcinoma, one of the most common types of lung cancer. But what exactly is lung adenocarcinoma, how is it diagnosed, what are its stages, and what treatments are available?</p><p>In this explainer, we break down Pope Leo's adenocarcinoma diagnosis with insights from Dr Antonio Passaro, Chief of Thoracic Oncology at Milan's European Institute of Oncology. Learn how lung adenocarcinoma develops, why early detection matters, and how advances in cancer treatment are improving outcomes for patients.</p>