Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Two years after a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, Alfonzo Grafton sits down in his home with his Duke oncologist, Dr. Eziafa Oduah, to reflect on the clinical trial that changed his life. Alfonzo was the first patient to receive an experimental medication targeting the PCSK9 protein—part of an NIH-funded study at the Duke Cancer Institute. Alfonzo shares how the trial gave him his life back, from dancing to cheering on Duke basketball in his beloved “Duke Room" to spending time with family and friends.
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Did you know your taxpayer dollars fund research that improves cancer survival rates, detects and prevents childhood diseases and relieves pain? Research isn’t just science; it’s about people — your family, friends and community.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:40 Dr. Eziafa Oduah introduction
01:16 Alfonzo Grafton’s Durham and Duke history
02:39 Diagnosis
04:04 Lung cancer clinical trial
05:13 Trial medication vs Chemo
07:25 Importance of research
09:15 Importance of screening and early detection
09:48 Lifestyle changes
10:30 Connection between Dr. Oduah and her patient
11:04 Words for family
12:35 Inspiration to other cancer patients
#stage4cancer #research #cancer #cancertreatment #cancersymptoms cancer treatment therapy
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Two years after a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, Alfonzo Grafton sits down in his home with his Duke oncologist, Dr. Eziafa Oduah, to reflect on the clinical trial that changed his life. Alfonzo was the first patient to receive an experimental medication targeting the PCSK9 protein—part of an NIH-funded study at the Duke Cancer Institute. Alfonzo shares how the trial gave him his life back, from dancing to cheering on Duke basketball in his beloved “Duke Room" to spending time with family and friends.
Learn More
Did you know your taxpayer dollars fund research that improves cancer survival rates, detects and prevents childhood diseases and relieves pain? Research isn’t just science; it’s about people — your family, friends and community.
https://today.duke.edu/research
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:40 Dr. Eziafa Oduah introduction
01:16 Alfonzo Grafton’s Durham and Duke history
02:39 Diagnosis
04:04 Lung cancer clinical trial
05:13 Trial medication vs Chemo
07:25 Importance of research
09:15 Importance of screening and early detection
09:48 Lifestyle changes
10:30 Connection between Dr. Oduah and her patient
11:04 Words for family
12:35 Inspiration to other cancer patients
#stage4cancer #research #cancer #cancertreatment #cancersymptoms cancer treatment therapy
MB01KCCKHMHMROQ
