Overview

• He revealed that emergency surgery in 1993 for suspected peritonitis uncovered a tumor in his colon
• Dr. Tomás Barrientos discovered the growth during that procedure and a colostomy bag was fitted without his immediate knowledge
• Under the care of oncologist Dr. Juan Zinser, López-Dóriga discreetly underwent treatment while continuing his broadcasting career
• The disclosure took place on his YouTube channel in a candid conversation with his daughter María José after he returned to Radio Fórmula
• His admission has reignited public discussion on the importance of health transparency and timely colon cancer screening