What is adenocarcinoma? A doctor explains the lung cancer after Pope Leo's diagnosis

A health story from New York, reported by NBC New York.

Health · New York · October 15, 2026

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A medical illustration of a magnifying glass highlighting a malignant tumor within human lungs, emphasizing early oncological detection and respiratory pathology.

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