Pope Leo XIV Faces Fresh Family Health Scare As Brother Battles Blood Cancer
Pope Leo XIV is facing fresh family health concerns following reports that his brother, Louis Prevost, is receiving treatment for blood cancer.
A source close to the Prevost family disclosed the development to NBC 5 Chicago correspondent Mary Ann Ahern. However, details about Louis’ condition and treatment remain unavailable.
The report emerged shortly after the pontiff underwent surgery in Rome, where doctors reportedly diagnosed him with lung adenocarcinoma, a type of non-small cell lung cancer.
According to the Vatican, surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung during a procedure earlier this week. Further details about his recovery and long-term prognosis have not been fully disclosed.
Lung adenocarcinoma develops when abnormal cells multiply uncontrollably in lung tissue, eventually forming a tumour. Harvard Medical School identifies it as a form of lung cancer.
The Lung Cancer Foundation of America identifies adenocarcinoma as the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for approximately 40 per cent of cases.
Meanwhile, Louis Prevost’s prognosis and the length of time he has been receiving treatment remain unknown. No further details about his current condition have been made public.
The reported health challenges involving the pope and his brother have drawn attention to their respective conditions, although further verified information about their medical circumstances remains limited.
