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Pope Leo's lung tumor: doctors weigh what comes next
An oncologist says the chance of cure is roughly ninety percent if the tumor is stage one, but pathology results will decide the next steps.
On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN This MorningPublished
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- First reported by Fox News: “Pope Leo's lung tumor raises questions about cancer risk for nonsmokers”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:22 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Pope Leo.
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPope Leo XIV has a lung tumor, and an oncologist told Fox News that if it is stage one, the chance of a cure is roughly ninety percent.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNinety percent! That's actually better odds than most cancer screenings catch it at all.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe if is doing a lot of work there. Pathology results will determine the next steps, and those are not in yet.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo we're at ninety percent, pending paperwork. I'm calling it a good morning.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPending is the whole story, Chip.
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