Politics Oct 21 Pope Leo's tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer, his doctors say By Associated Press
World Oct 18 Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery "Now that this delicate phase is behind me, I will gradually resume my activities, always with God’s help and your prayers," Leo said, his voice sounding strong four days after the lower lobe of his right lung was removed. By Colleen Barry, Trisha Thompson, Associated Press
World Oct 17 Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour The Vatican had initially estimated a weeklong hospital stay and canceled his audiences through Tuesday. Experts said patients could be discharged earlier depending on their recovery. By Colleen Barry, Associated Press
Health Oct 15 What is adenocarcinoma? Here's what to know about Pope Leo XIV's form of lung cancer The pope had the lower section, or lobe, of his right lung removed to try to ensure that all of the cancer was removed. By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press
World Oct 14 South Americans pray for Pope Leo's recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit Roman Catholics across South America responded to news of Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis with an outpouring of prayers and support, along with concerns about whether the first American pope would go ahead with his highly anticipated and physically… By Franklin Briceno, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press
Oct 14 Iowa's water quality and cancer rates forced into forefront of state politics By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Chemical fertilizers and animal waste contain nitrates and phosphorus that can get washed with rain or snowmelt into the state’s rivers. That affects Iowa’s more liberal urban centers which rely on rivers and lakes for drinking water. Continue reading
Oct 14 Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, doctors say By Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, Associated Press His post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 13 Watch 3:28 What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer and prognosis By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins The Vatican says Pope Leo has lung cancer and that doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a surgery that lasted roughly 90 minutes. In a statement, the Vatican called the operation "successful" and said there were… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 5:53 Groundbreaking treatments and vaccines offer hope in fight against cancer By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte There have been several promising developments lately in cancer research and treatment, including a new drug approved by the FDA this week for advanced pancreatic cancer. William Brangham reports. Continue watching
Aug 20 Moderna shares surge after it says experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed key test By Associated Press Moderna and Merck are developing a treatment using an mRNA-based cancer vaccine called intismeran that is designed to be tailored to individual patients based on unique mutations within their tumors. Continue reading