What are lung nodules? Doctor weighs in on Pope Leo's upcoming surgery

A health story from Virginia, reported by 13News Now Norfolk.

Health · Virginia · October 12, 2026

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Doctors find about 1.5 million lung nodules a year. Here's what to know about the surgery Pope Leo is having this week.

Reported by 13News Now Norfolk, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at 13News Now Norfolk →

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