Time to Talk About Family Health History

Knowing your family history can help you better understand your own health and alert you if you are at greater risk of developing cancer or other serious diseases. For individuals with a family history of certain diseases, it may be recommended to begin getting screened before the normally recommended age.

Karen Powell, genetic counselor with the Cone Health Cancer Center, talks about why it’s important to talk with your primary care provider if you learn that you have a family history of cancer or other diseases, especially through close relatives.