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Microscopic Fascination
- Dr. Brian Durie's interest in hematology stemmed from the ability to study blood under a microscope.
- He found it fascinating to distinguish different blood cells, sparking his initial interest.
Path to Oncology
- Dr. Durie's hematology training at Mayo Clinic led him to oncology.
- His mentor, Dr. Robert Kyle, a myeloma specialist, furthered his interest in blood cancers.
Blood Cancer Origins
- Blood cancers are essentially cancers of the bone marrow, where blood is made.
- Myeloma, specifically, is a cancer of the plasma cells, part of the immune system responsible for producing antibodies.