Cancer Treatment

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. Our bodies produce white blood cells that fight infections and diseases. [...]

A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. It can be a time of great uncertainty and fear because of how it will impact your life. In this blog, [...]

Smoking and drinking often go hand in hand during social activities and, for some people, in their daily lives to relieve stress or boredom. The combination of harmful substances in alcohol and [...]

Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. By 2040, the National Cancer Institute expects 29.5 million new cases annually, resulting in 9.5 million cancer-related deaths. Identifying [...]

Rituxan is a type of antibody therapy used to treat certain types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and some autoimmune diseases. A healthcare professional can administer Rituxan infusions in a [...]

Brett Marlowe became ill on his honeymoon and was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just 11 days after his wedding. This aggressive cancer, which begins in blood cells and has a [...]

While this form of cancer can be aggressive and painful, it is possible to recover fully. Bladder cancer is not a death sentence. With chemotherapy and a healthy lifestyle, many people have [...]

Each year about 10,000 Americans are diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome. As myelodysplastic syndrome usually affects older people, the number of people who develop this syndrome is likely to [...]

Your doctor may have suggested gene therapy as a potential treatment if you have received a disheartening cancer diagnosis. Check out our infographic to learn more about what gene therapy is and [...]

At Personalized Hematology/Oncology of Wake Forest, under the care of Dr. Castillos, patients experience customized treatment plans and targeted therapies developed around their history of cancer [...]