The Link Between Family Medical History and Your Health

Your family’s medical history is one of the most important indicators of your future health and is valuable information for your doctor. Thanksgiving is National Family History day and is a great time to ask your relatives about your family's medical history. Genetic Counselor Wendy Kohlmann, MS, at Huntsman Cancer Institute talks about the specific questions you should ask, how a genetic counselor can help you interpret the information to determine your risk for disease, and how genetic testing might benefit you and your family.