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 Urology
- 10:31 Robotic Assistant Surgery
- 17:28 Types Of Cancers & Risks
- 20:50 In-N-Out Burgers
- 22:59 Advocating For Self Health
- 25:59 Does The Doctor See A Doc?
- 27:43 How To Get Proactive With Your Health
- 33:28 Unnecessary Questions Before Surgery
- 35:36 Dealing With The Fear Of Health Complications
- 38:03 Robots Vs Humans In Healthcare
- 41:43 Dwyane's CT Scan
- 48:30 Best Practices To Maintain A Healthy Body
- 50:00 Debunking Kidney Surgery Myths
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