The pope has a lung nodule. What does this mean? And what’s the risk of cancer?
The Conversation · 12 Oct 2026

The pope has a lung nodule. What does this mean? And what’s the risk of cancer?

Pope Leo will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule that was detected during a routine check up. The 71-year-old said the growth was “well contained” and spotted early. So what exactly is a lung nodule, and what’s the link with cancer? Lung nodules are small growths found in the


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