AceShowbiz - NBA legend Dwyane Wade has opened up about a shocking health scare that led to the removal of a cancerous tumor from his kidney. On his podcast, "The Why With Dwyane Wade," the retired player revealed that he had undergone surgery in December 2023 to remove 40% of his right kidney after doctors discovered a cancerous tumor during a full-body scan.

Wade's decision to seek medical attention came after he experienced issues with his stomach and bladder. They eventually led him to undergo the comprehensive scan that uncovered a potentially life-threatening issue.

Multiple doctors recommended surgery to remove the tumor immediately. Wade emphasized the gravity of the situation by noting, "Thank God that I did the surgery, right, because the tumor was cancerous."

He detailed how his father, who has his own battle with prostate cancer, walked him into the hospital for the procedure, and his wife, Gabrielle Union, was by his side as he woke up.

The time leading up to and following the surgery was extremely challenging for Wade. "I think it was the first time my family, my dad, my kids, they saw me weak. That moment was probably the weakest point I've ever felt in my life," Wade confessed. He described how the vulnerability and the struggle became a source of strength, thanks to his family's unwavering support.