Meet the Doctor Who Saved Dwyane Wade’s Life (Dr. Clayton Lau) | Kidney Cancer Awareness Month Special
About this episode
Dwyane Wade discusses his kidney cancer diagnosis and recovery with Dr. Clayton Lau, emphasizing the importance of men's health and routine screenings.
In this episode of The Checkin, Dwyane Wade and Bob are joined by Dr. Clayton Lau, a urologic surgeon at City of Hope, for an honest conversation about men’s health and why avoiding the doctor can be dangerous. Dwyane opens up about being diagnosed with stage 1 kidney cancer, the fear that came with it, and how finding the right doctor changed everything. Dr. Lau walks through the successful surgery, explaining how robotic-assisted technology allowed for precision and a smooth recovery, even with added complexity during the procedure. Together, they talk about why men often delay care, the importance of routine screenings like colonoscopies and PSA tests, and why taking health seriously is not selfish but necessary to be present for family and life. The episode closes with a look at where medicine is headed and a reminder that we maintain our phones better than our bodies, and it may be time to change that. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 02:47 Checkin With Dr Clayton Lau 04:36 The E-bike Story 04:54 Checkin With Dwyane 05:46 MBBS Specialty: Urology 08:37 Dr Clayton: Experience & Journey In…
People in this episode
Host: Dwyane Wade
Guest: Dr. Clayton Lau
Topics covered
- men's health
- kidney cancer
- health screenings
- robotic surgery
- self-advocacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: City of Hope, Khari Mateen
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