Pope Has Surgery for Lung Cancer
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Vocabulary
growth /ɡroʊθ/ noun
an abnormal lump or mass of tissue that develops in the body
Doctors found a small growth in his lung.
cancer /ˈkænsər/ noun
a serious disease in which cells in the body grow in a harmful way
The growth was cancer.
surgery /ˈsɜrdʒəri/ noun
a medical operation where a doctor cuts into the body to repair or remove something
The Pope decided to have surgery to remove it.
hospital /ˈhɑspɪtl/ noun
a building where doctors treat sick or injured people
The Pope went to a hospital in Rome on Tuesday.
cheered /tʃɪrd/ verb
shouted with joy or approval to show support or happiness
They cheered and prayed for him.
calm /kɑm/ adjective
peaceful and not worried or excited
He smiled and looked calm.
Article
Pope Leo is 71 years old. He is the leader of the Catholic Church. Doctors found a small growth in his lung. The growth was cancer. The Pope decided to have surgery to remove it.
The Surgery
The Pope went to a hospital in Rome on Tuesday. Doctors removed part of his lung. The surgery took 90 minutes. Everything went well. The Pope woke up after the surgery. He felt normal.
People Show Support
Many Catholics waited outside the hospital. They wanted to see the Pope. They cheered and prayed for him. The Pope waved at the people. He smiled and looked calm. The doctors said he will stay in the hospital for about one week.
Discussion Questions
- What hospital did the Pope go to?
- How long was the Pope's surgery?
- Why do you think people waited outside the hospital?
- Did the doctors find any problems during the surgery?
- When will the Pope leave the hospital?
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