Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery

Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer for Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican said in a medical update after he underwent surgery.

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Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.

• Jul 22

Grandmother-to-be never smoked but got lung cancer. She turned to a cutting-edge option

Allison Ciaccio had a respiratory illness that wouldn't go away. Repeated follow-ups found Stage I lung cancer.

• Feb 1, 2025

What to know about radon, the odorless gas that can lead to lung cancer

Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers. Experts recommend testing for it in your home —here's how.

• Jan 15, 2024

"Big Bang Theory" actress Kate Micucci says she's cancer-free after surgery

"I have great news, which is that I am cancer-free," Micucci said in a TikTok video​.

• Dec 18, 2023

American Cancer Society updates lung cancer screening guidelines

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.

• Nov 3, 2023

"Radioactive" roads could be headed to Florida

The EPA has long banned the use of phosphogypsum, the waste left behind from mining phosphate rock., saying it contains "radioactive material."

• May 24, 2023

Cigarette smoking rate hits all-time low among American adults

Last year, the percentage of adult smokers dropped to about 11%, according to new government survey data. Meanwhile, electronic cigarette use rose.

• Apr 27, 2023