Life-Saving Kidney Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment at New Town Medical Center

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – A recent segment on I-95.5 FM featured an in-depth conversation with Mr. Ian Defritas, a member of the Queen’s Spark Cricket Club, and Mr. Dexter John, a longtime listener—who shared personal experiences with urological health and early-stage kidney cancer.\n\nMr. John recounted his medical journey that began with routine annual check-ups, a hiatus of two years while traveling abroad, and a renewed commitment to comprehensive health screening after hearing earlier programs hosted by Dr. O.T. and Dr. Mohamed.\n\nMr. John explained that, upon returning to Trinidad, he scheduled a full medical assessment at New Town Medical Center. The evaluation included standard blood work, an abdominal ultrasound, and a kidney-specific scan. During the ultrasound, the radiologist identified a suspicious mass on his right kidney. Dr. Mohamed, present at the clinic, was immediately consulted.\n\nA contrast-enhanced CT scan was ordered the same day, followed by a biopsy the next week. Pathology confirmed the presence of a renal cell carcinoma. In parallel, a colonoscopy revealed a large, pedunculated polyp that appeared premalignant. Surgeons prepared for a combined procedure: a nephrectomy to remove the affected kidney, a left adrenalectomy due to tumor involvement of the adrenal gland, and removal of the colon polyp.\n\nDuring surgery, a frozen-section analysis of the colon tissue returned negative for cancer, allowing the team to limit the operation to the kidney and adrenal gland. The surgery was completed without complications, and Mr. John expressed gratitude for the timely diagnosis and coordinated care he received from Dr. O.T., Dr. Mohamed, and the New Town Medical Center team.\n\nThe interview underscored several key points for listeners:\n\n* Regular health screenings—especially for men with hypertension—can uncover hidden conditions before symptoms become severe.\n* Early detection of kidney masses can lead to curative surgery, as demonstrated by Mr. John’s successful nephrectomy.\n* Community health programs like those aired on I-95.5 FM play a crucial role in encouraging the public to seek preventive care.\n\nBoth guests emphasized the importance of listening to health-focused radio segments, noting that the program’s information prompted Mr. John to act promptly. The host concluded by reminding the audience that men’s health issues, including prostate and urological concerns, deserve ongoing attention and that New Town Medical Center remains a trusted resource for comprehensive diagnostics and treatment.\n\n