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 checkup. The 71-year-old said the growth was "well contained" and spotted early.

<p>Pope Leo will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule that was detected during a routine checkup. The 71-year-old said the growth was "well contained" and spotted early.</p>