Genetics

When listing risk factors for cancer, most Americans don’t think to add alcoholic beverages to the list. Because of this, many people are unintentionally increasing their risk of developing [...]

A cancer diagnosis can cause anxiety and concern for the person with cancer and their family. For those with a family history of cancer, understanding how genetics factors into hereditary cancers [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Deep vein thrombosis occurs when the blood flow in a vein deep inside the body is blocked or slowed. It is often undiagnosed, but it is a serious medical condition. Deep vein thrombosis is [...]

Treating hemochromatosis with phlebotomies is a safe and effective way to reduce excess iron in the body. Hemochromatosis is a condition that causes one’s body to absorb and store too much iron [...]

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 [...]

As a leader in the personalized medicine approach, Personalized Hematology-Oncology of Wake Forest’s own Dr. Francisco Castillos spoke at the Precision Medicine World Conference in Silicon [...]

Genetic testing has been skyrocketing in popularity over the last few years, especially with the rapid growth of the over-the-counter consumer genetic tests from services like Ancestry and [...]