The Guardian
Pope Leo, 71, has lung cancer and had part of his right lung removed. The Vatican says the surgery was successful, which is the best possible spin on a terrible week.
ScienceDaily
An ancient protein that predates blood circulation turns out to be a key player in cancer immunotherapy - but only when it stays local. Bloodstream C3 is apparently too busy being useless.
Ars Technica
A small, unreviewed study speculates that fruits and veggies cause lung cancer, while experts speculate the study causes a severe lack of scientific rigor.
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