Summary
Medical tests showed he recovered well, so he will be discharged on Saturday.
He will conduct a prayer service from his Vatican residence on Sunday, his first public appearance since the operation.
Key Points
4 points1
Diagnosis: lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.
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Surgery removed the lower lobe of the right lung at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
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Doctors reported a successful operation without complications.
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Discharge planned for Saturday; public prayer scheduled for Sunday at St. Peter’s Square.
New Words to Learn
12 wordsadenocarcinoma
a frequent form of cancer that starts in the lungs
lung
the organ that takes in air so you can breathe
surgery
a careful medical procedure to fix or remove a part inside the body
hospital
a building where sick people receive treatment
doctors
trained professionals who diagnose and treat illnesses
prognosis
the likely result or recovery after a medical condition
lymph nodes
small glands that help the body fight infections
pilgrims
people who travel to a sacred place for worship
Vatican
the independent city-state that is the headquarters of the Catholic Church
St. Peter’s Square
the large plaza in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
discharge
when a patient is allowed to leave the hospital
operation
another word for a surgical procedure
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