Dwyane Wade Talks Tumor Removal, Bachelorette Star’s Husband Cancer Diagnosis and More

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Dwyane Wade, NBA Hall of Fame Star, Discusses Kidney Tumor Removal

On Jan. 30^th, in the latest episode of his podcast, “The Why with Dwyane Wade”, NBA Hall of Fame basketball superstar, Dwyane Wade, revealed that he had 40% of his kidney removed after doctors located a cancerous tumor, according to a report from “People”.

In an exclusive podcast episode shared with “People”, Wade avoided going to his doctor to get a physical for years. This was then followed by what he described as a “shocking” diagnosis.

Motivated by his father’s own experience with prostate cancer, Wade shared his initial concerns, questioning, “On the process of checking, like, why is my [pee] coming out slow, why is my stream [not] powerful? Why is it a little weak?”

His doctor then put Wade through a full-body scan which revealed that there was a cyst/tumor on one of his kidneys, according to “People”.

After multiple doctors agreed with the diagnosis, Wade decided to undergo surgery on Dec. 18^th, 2023.

According to the National Cancer Institute, kidney cancer forms in kidney tissues. Types of kidney cancer include renal cell carcinoma (RCC), transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and Wilms tumor, though RCC is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults.

Former Bachelorette Star’s Husband Diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer

Bachelorette alum, Alexandra Fedotowsky-Manno’s, husband, Kevin Manno, has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, as announced in a social media video posted by the couple on Jan. 26^th.

Currently, Manno has two malignant spots and is scheduled for surgery on Feb. 10^th of this year, in which he will find out the extent of the cancer, the couple stated in their social media post.

In the social media post, Manno said, “The prognosis is very good. It looks good… [Feb.] 10^th is the surgery, and we’re going to knock it out and it’ll be behind us,” according to a report from “People”.

Fedotowsky-Manno also stated, “It's changed my perspective on everyday life and truly, you never know when you're going to wake up tomorrow and things could change.”

According to the National Cancer Institute, thyroid cancer forms in the thyroid gland, an organ at the base of the throat that produces hormones regulating heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. It is classified into four main types: papillary, follicular, medullary and anaplastic thyroid cancer, based on their microscopic appearance.

Isabella Strahan Gets Emotional About Her Diagnosis During an ABC Special

Isabella Strahan, the 20-year-old daughter of Michael Strahan, will be featured in an ABC special: “Life Interrupted: Isabella Strahan’s Fight Against Cancer,” on Feb. 5^th, in which she expresses intense emotions after learning about her medulloblastoma diagnosis.

A recent trailer promoting the special shows Strahan reflecting on her diagnosis and how she kept a positive mindset despite negative emotions.

Strahan was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in Oct., 2023, after experiencing nausea, headaches and an inability to walk straight. She underwent emergency surgery to remove a mass on Oct. 27 — only one day before her 19th birthday, according to “People”.

German National Team Hockey Player Dies Following Cancer Diagnosis

German hockey player, Tobias Eder, who played in last year's world championships, died on Wednesday, Jan. 29^th, at the age of 26 following cancer treatment, according to AP News. 

His club, Eisbaeren Berlin, shared that Eder was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in Aug. of this year and, “succumbed to complications from cancer,”. They went on to share that they were “shocked, deeply saddened and stunned,” in an Instagram post.

The German hockey federation also released a statement expressing their thoughts on the matter, “We remember the many funny, beautiful and special moments that we were able to experience with Tobi and say goodbye with great gratitude for the time we spent together.”

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