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Dwyane Wade diagnosis: What to know about kidney cancer

Dwayne Wade smiling in a profile shot.

Dwyane Wade, a three-time NBA champion, revealed his diagnosis with kidney cancer on a recent episode of his podcast, "The Why with Dwyane Wade."

The retired basketball player, 43, said he went to the doctor for a full-body check-up in 2023, during which a tumor was found on his right kidney. On Dec. 18, 2023, Wade had surgery to remove the tumor — which was found to be cancerous — along with 40% of that kidney, he said in the episode.

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