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The Right Formula for Cancer Care Meteorologist Brian Eder is passionate about science. This love for research and statistics would prove invaluable a er he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Brian Eder In early 2011, Brian, an Environmental Protection Agency employee "Midway through my therapy, on my birthday no less, I was told my and adjunct professor at North Carolina State University who lives in cancer was in remission," Brian says. "We completed all six rounds of Cary, began experiencing pain in his abdomen and back. He assumed treatment just to be sure, and I received local radiation therapy from it was kidney stones, but a series of tests led to the discovery of a large Christopher Kelsey, MD." tumor located in his abdomen. On April 6, he was diagnosed with diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma (DLBCL). GIVING BACK FOR SCIENCE Brian decided to turn the radiation phase of his treatment, a BRIAN'S HOMEWORK preventive measure, into an opportunity to take part in ongoing Brian immediately immersed himself in all cancer research. the oncology and hematology literature about DLBCL he could find. His crash course in cancer, as well as the facility's reputation and convenience, led Brian to Duke Raleigh Hospital and Duke Raleigh Cancer Center "For the radiation portion of my treatment, I entered a clinical trial that is testing the efficacy of reduced doses," Brian says. "Entering the trial allowed me to give back to all the brave patients before me who have helped pave the way for more effective treatment." medical director Joseph Moore, MD. The successful outcomes of stories like Brian's are the result of a team Dr. Moore had been treating Brian's wife effort, and everyone who is involved in patient care—from oncologists for thrombocythemia for over a decade. Joseph Moore, MD and radiologists to patient navigators and volunteers—are responsible "My wife was already impressed with Dr. Moore's compassion, for the high level of cancer care available at Duke Raleigh. attentiveness and his world-class expertise," Brian says. "Knowing To learn more about Duke Raleigh's cancer services, visit you're in the hands of professionals who are as compassionate dukeraleighhospital.org or call 1-888-ASK-DUKE. as they are proficient lessens the anxiety that accompanies being diagnosed with cancer. He made my wife and me feel like we were his only patients." IN GOOD HANDS "Once Brian was admitted to my care, we designed an individualized plan to address his tumor," Dr. Moore says. "He started a six-treatment course of standard chemotherapy, coming in every three weeks for an intravenous session." After just three sessions into this curative phase of treatment, Brian Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day On June 2, cancer survivors across the country will celebrate their victories. Where will Brian Eder be? "More than likely, you'll find me fishing on one of my favorite lakes," Brian says. "It's a great way to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us all." received some much-welcomed news from a PET-CT scan. HEALTHY Summer 2013 FOCUS 3

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