How The Pope's Diagnosis Could Motivate More Lung Cancer Screenings

E435 - How The Pope's Diagnosis Could Motivate More Lung Cancer Screenings

Published: October 15, 2026

Duration: 17:50

News of the pope’s lung cancer diagnosis has been a blow to many Chicagoans and Catholics around the world. The news, while tough, could motivate more Chicagoans to get screened for lung cancer, something Americans are terrible at. On today’s Block Club Chicago podcast, Rush thoracic surgeon Dr. Gillian Alex, on what the Pope is likely dealing with, and how there’s a lesson there for all of us. 

Host - Jon Hansen

Guest - Dr. Gillian Alex 

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