Gabrielle Union Talks Dwyane Wade's 'Traumatic' Cancerous Tumor Discovery. Here's What To Know.
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The retired NBA star revealed last month he had 40% of his kidney removed after doctors discovered a tumor. Here's what you should know about symptoms.
Gabrielle Union recently opened up about the “traumatic” experience her family went through in 2023 when her husband, retired NBA star Dwyane Wade, underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his kidney that was later determined to be cancerous.
The actor discussed Wade’s diagnosis and health journey during an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of “Today.” She said that the Hall of Famer’s diagnosis took a toll on Wade, their marriage and their entire family, and that the basketball legend was at some points “a little more hesitant” to be vulnerable during his healing journey.
“He needed to be OK with his vulnerability, and it was a challenge,” she said. “It was a challenge to give grace and receive it.”
Wade revealed last month on his podcast, “The Why with Dwyane Wade,” that he went to the doctor for a checkup, and while he was there he told his provider that he had “some stomach issues,” and that he noticed his urine stream wasn’t “powerful.”
He said doctors performed a “full-body scan” and discovered he had a tumor on one of his kidneys. He said his doctor said they couldn’t perform a biopsy, and he would need surgery on his kidney.
