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Ep. 503 Cryoablation: A Patient’s Kidney Cancer Journey with Clinton Lanier

Dec 20, 2024
Clinton Lanier, a resilient kidney cancer survivor, shares his inspiring journey after being diagnosed during a sailing trip. He delves into how he discovered cryoablation through research, highlighting its life-saving and minimally invasive nature. Clinton emphasizes the positive impact this procedure has had on his quality of life and advocates for increased awareness among patients and healthcare providers. His story aims to empower others to explore innovative treatment options and champion informed patient advocacy.
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  • Clinton Lanier's journey highlights cryoablation as a minimally invasive, effective treatment option for kidney cancer, enhancing patient quality of life.
  • The podcast emphasizes the critical need for patient advocacy and informed research to ensure awareness of all treatment options, including cryoablation.

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Personal Journey with Kidney Cancer

An attorney named Clint Lanier shares his personal experience with kidney cancer and the cryoablation procedures he underwent. Initially diagnosed during a sailing trip in the Bahamas, he faced the prospect of losing his kidney. However, after researching treatment options online, he discovered cryoablation, a minimally invasive procedure that allows patients to retain kidney function. This groundbreaking discovery led him to Dr. Georgiades at Johns Hopkins, marking the beginning of effective treatment for his tumors.

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