Local doctor discusses Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:13 PM CDT

NOW: Local doctor discusses Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The first American leader of the Catholic church is recovering as expected, according to doctors. This, after surgeons removed part of Pope Leo's right lunch after a cancer diagnosis. CBS 58 was joined by a medical oncologist from Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network, Dr. Jonathan Thomnpson, who talked more about the disease.