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.

Basketball Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade recently disclosed the details of a health scare that impacted him in late 2023. During a special episode of Wade's "The Why" podcast centered around wellness, Wade opened up about an illness kept from the public for over a year.