Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer last year. He also shared that he lost nearly half of his right kidney as a result of the disease.

He first disclosed the news on his “The WY Network” podcast. “Because I did the full-body scan, they were able to see my entire body, my entire inside,” Wade said. “And they were able to see something that was on my kidney — on my right kidney.”

Wade said on the podcast that he decided to go for a checkup and asked the doctor to investigate everything he was feeling and experiencing — in particular slow and weak
urination.

He had 40% of his right kidney removed in the surgery. Wade, 43, said that after he retired from the NBA he was no longer getting regular physicals as he had in his playing days.

As he discussed his cancer journey, Wade emphasized the need for men in particular to be vigilant about their health.

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  1. God loves you.
    I am praying for you. Take care of yourself. You are heal in Jesus name gorly to god.

  2. Dwayne my prayers are going up for you an your wife Gabrielle. Beautiful family an you’re doing an awesome job as being a dad . Love conquers all I believe that with my whole hear . Do your part an God does the rest ,stay blessed.

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