Wade was left with 40% of his right kidney after the surgery — and he said on his podcast that it was a challenge for him in many ways.

Dwyane Wade, an NBA legend, Chicago native and former Chicago Bulls guard, revealed on Thursday that he was diagnosed with cancer and underwent kidney surgery more than a year ago.

Chicago native and former Bull Dwyane Wade said he had surgery on his kidney in 2023, with doctors removing a tumor that was later deemed to be cancerous.