The Archdiocese of Tijuana, located on the northern border of Mexico, reported that its archbishop, Mons. Francisco Moreno Barrón, faces a “delicate health situation,” due to the progression of cancer, for which his oncological treatment will be suspended and he will receive palliative care.
Since 2022, the prelate faces malignant lung cancer (epithelial mesetelinoma) related to contact with asbestos. During this time he has undergone surgery twice and has received four oncological treatments.
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In August, Bishop Barrrón announced that he would begin a new immunotherapy process, hoping for “favorable” results, although he warned that they could be “more aggressive.”
However, as reported by the archdiocese on October 24 in a new statementin recent days the archbishop presented vomiting, low blood pressure and decreased oxygen levels. After a medical evaluation, he was admitted to the SIMNSA International Hospital on October 23 for studies and observation.
The doctors indicated that the right lung has “significant involvement” and various areas with damage due to the presence of malignant cells.
Due to the “behavior of the disease and its nature, it continues to advance, despite the fact that the treatments that have been administered have tried to stop or slow the progression of the disease without being able to stop it.”
“High risk of complications”
The statement warns that Mons. Moreno’s current state of health presents “a high risk of complications due to several factors and the need for continuous supplemental oxygen, to ensure that oxygen levels do not decrease.”
“His health process is in a delicate situation and the alternatives or therapeutic options to address said clinical condition are medically limited,” the statement says, warning that continuing with oncological treatment “can be risky due to the effects it produces on the patient’s current condition.”
To avoid any complications, it was reported that Mons. Moreno “will continue to be hospitalized and cared for in this phase of his health process, oriented toward palliative care.”
Finally, it was reported that the archbishop “is conscious, with serenity and knows he trusts in the loving hands of God” and appreciates the prayers of the faithful, “reiterating the offering of his sufferings for all of you and his beloved Archdiocese of Tijuana.
Diego López Colin
I am a graduate of Journalism at the Carlos Septién García School with experience in religious institutional communication. Since 2016 I have been writing for digital media and, since 2018, I have reported the most important news about Catholic events in Mexico for the EWTN news channel. ACI Prensa correspondent in Mexico since 2023.