Articles for Tag: "family history"

A routine exam caught her breast cancer diagnosis early 
A routine exam caught her breast cancer diagnosis early
Family history and genetic testing led to 45-year-old Jennifer Knauer experiencing the other side of cancer care.
What to expect at your annual checkup 
What to expect at your annual checkup
It’s important to see a primary care provider every year.
Why you shouldn’t put off your colonoscopy  Featured
Why you shouldn’t put off your colonoscopy
An expert weighs in on why patients are scared.
5 things you may not know about breast cancer  Featured
5 things you may not know about breast cancer
Did you know men can be diagnosed with breast cancer? An oncologist shares 5 lesser known facts.
How to beat heart disease  Featured
How to beat heart disease
An expert cardiologist offers tips on living a healthier life.
Man triumphs after heart attack 
Man triumphs after heart attack
Jim was healthy and active until a widow maker sent him to the hospital. Find how family history helped to determine his diagnosis.
Celebrate National Family Health History Day  Featured
Celebrate National Family Health History Day
This year, Thanskgiving isn’t the only holiday celebrated on Nov. 26. Learn how knowing your background can help manage your health.