The Brief Dwyane Wade revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer and underwent kidney surgery more than a year ago. According to the CDC, kidney and renal pelvis cancer affected more than 68,000 people in 2021 – the most recent year with available data. Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed on Thursday that he was diagnosed with cancer and underwent kidney surgery more than a year ago. The CDC said symptoms of kidney and renal pelvis cancer include blood in the urine, lower back or side pain that does not go away, not feeling like eating and more. Smoking, being overweight or obese, and certain medications – along with certain genetic conditions – are among the risk factors for kidney and renal pelvis cancer, the CDC said.