VIDEO: Dwyane Wade Reveals He’s Had Part Of His Kidney Removed Due To Cancerous Tumor

Dwyane Wade, the legendary NBA player, has shockingly revealed that he had to undergo surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his kidney. The good news is that he made it out of the surgery. It just goes to show that no matter who you are, cancer can affect anyone.

But here’s the good news – Wade is doing great now! He’s cancer-free and back to living his best life. And he’s not keeping his journey a secret either.

In the episode shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Wade chronicles the “shocking” diagnosis, which came after years of him putting off going to the doctor for a physical.

“On the process of checking, like, ‘Why is my piss coming out slow, why is my stream ain’t powerful? Why is it a little weak?’ ” Wade recalls on his podcast to co-host Bob Metelus.

A full-body scan revealed that there was a “cyst/tumor” on one of his kidneys, Wade says.

“And the doctor was like, ‘You need to have kidney surgery,’ ” he adds.

Multiple other doctors agreed with the diagnosis, Wade shares, so he made the decision to undergo surgery on Dec. 18, 2023.

After removing nearly half of his left kidney, doctors were able to determine that the tumor was cancerous, Wade says.

No further details were immediately available about Wade’s current health.

Through the experience, the three-time NBA champion learned the true meaning of family, he says.

“My own journey to have that surgery, I think it was the first time that my family, my dad, my kids, they saw me weak,” Wade shares. “That moment was probably the weakest point I’ve ever felt in my life”

He adds, “The moment I was by myself, I was struggling, dog.”

For the retired athlete, making the decision to undergo surgery was the right one, he says in the clip.

“I had a personal decision to make, and what it was was, ‘If this is cancerous, if this tumor, this cyst is cancerous, on your kidney, you’re 41 years old, you probably need surgery because it’s something that needs to be removed so it doesn’t spread,’ ” Wade says.

Let’s take a page out of Wade’s book and make sure we’re taking care of ourselves. It’s not just about being physically fit, but also about getting regular check-ups and listening to our bodies. Because you never know, a simple check-up could save your life, just like it did for Dwyane Wade.

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