A cancerous tumor required 40% of Dwyane Wade’s right kidney to be removed, the former Miami Heat star revealed.

The tumor couldn’t be biopsied, and surgery was the only way to confirm if it was cancerous. So, on Dec. 18, 2023, Wade had a surgery to remove 40% of his kidney, a move that turned out to be life-saving.

Dwyane Wade had 40% of his kidney removed after a cancer diagnosis, as disclosed on his podcast. He previously avoided medical checkups but was prompted by his father's surgery.

Three-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade shared some details about his cancer diagnosis and subsequent kidney surgery on his podcast.

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

Basketball Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade revealed Thursday that nearly half of one of his kidneys was removed in late 2023 after doctors found a tumor. The Chicago native shared the story of the “shocking” diagnosis and the emotional toll it took on him on the latest episode of his “The Why” podcast.

Dwyane Wade underwent surgery after being diagnosed with cancer a little over a year ago. The former NBA player, a three-time champion with the Miami Heat, revealed the challenges he is facing on his podcast, The WY Network, on Thursday.

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

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.

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