Episode 157: From Emergency Dialysis to Marathon Finish Line: Cam’s Kidney Warrior Story
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Cam shares his transformative journey from emergency dialysis to training for a marathon, highlighting resilience and hope in the face of kidney disease.
What does the difference a year make? Less than a year ago, Cam was in hospital — so unwell that he didn’t want his children to see him. Now… he’s preparing to run a marathon and attempt a world record. In this powerful episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Cam shares his journey from a seemingly minor ear infection… to crashing into emergency dialysis with no warning, no preparation, and his life turned upside down overnight. This is a story about shock, survival, and what it really takes to rebuild your life after a diagnosis you never saw coming. 💚 IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The early symptoms that were missed — and how everything escalated The reality of starting dialysis suddenly The emotional impact on family, especially children Adjusting to life with kidney failure Finding purpose and motivation after diagnosis Training for a marathon whilst on dialysis Attempting a world record to raise awareness Why hope is still possible — even in the hardest moments 🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE (2-PART SERIES) This conversation is also available as a 2-part visual episode on YouTube. 👉🏽👉 Part 1 https://youtu.be/7dGYoHE0xrY. and 👉🏽👉Part 2 https://youtu.be/AmyoG49k2-M include…
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