Lung doctor explains Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis, operation
Pope Leo was diagnosed with of lung cancer following a surgical operation on Tuesday, the Vatican said. Dr. Charles Powell, chief of pulmonary, critical care & sleep medicine at Mount Sinai and director of the Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute, joins "The Daily Report" to explain what could happen next.
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday, 13 October. The operation was completed successfully, with doctors removing the affected portion of the lung, but further medical assessments are expected to determine the next steps in his treatment. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent the procedure at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is now recovering.
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