Miami Heat icon and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade says he underwent surgery in December 2023 to remove a cancerous tumor in his kidney. Wade shared the story

In the latest episode of his podcast "The Why with Dwyane Wade" which was published Thursday, Wade revealed that he had surgery to remove a tumour from his kidney in December of 2023. Wade said doctors removed 40 per cent of his right kidney and tests later revealed that the tumour was cancerous.

NBA Hall-of-Famer Dwyane Wade announced on his podcast that he had a cancerous tumor removed from his kidney. Wade stated that he sought medical attention after feeling pain while urinating, then doctors raised concerns about cancer,

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The Heat legend's tumor was only found after he underwent a full-body scan during his father's battle with prostate cancer.

Wade, who turned 43 earlier this month, said his father’s journey with prostate cancer inspired him to see a doctor after experiencing stomach issues, cramps, and difficulty urinating. A tumor found in his right kidney was removed during a Dec. 18, 2023 procedure, he shared. It was later found to be cancerous.

Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right kidney in December 2023, he revealed during his podcast published on Thursday.

Former NBA All-Star and champion Dwyane Wade on Thursday announced he had 40% of his right kidney removed along with a cancerous tumor in December 2023.

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Wade was left with 40% of his right kidney after the surgery — and he said on his podcast that it was a challenge for him in many ways.