Pope Leo XIV Found to Have Lung Cancer During Surgery
Source: NBC News
Summary
Well wishes are pouring in for Pope Leo XIV after the 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer during surgery to remove a nodule on his lung on Tuesday. The Vatican stated that doctors confirmed a diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma via tissue testing following pre-operative examinations. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports and medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to share his perspective on treatment, recovery and how family history plays a role.
