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.
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said Tuesday.
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said Tuesday.
The Vatican says Pope Leo has lung cancer and has had the lower lobe of his right lung removed. Tuesday’s surgery confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. (Produced…
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