Wade, who turned 43 earlier this month, said his father’s journey with prostate cancer inspired him to see a doctor after experiencing stomach issues, cramps and difficulty urinating. A tumor found in his right kidney was removed during a Dec. 18, 2023, procedure, he shared. It was later found to be cancerous.

Dwyane Wade reveals he was diagnosed with cancer at 41, ‘Thank God that I did do the surgery’. How during a routine checkup, leading to surgery that removed 40% of the organ, highlighting the importance of early detection.