New Blog Post Discusses Family History of Cancer
Families have different ways of sharing information, especially when it comes to health. For some families, sharing health information may be difficult, but it can be important in understanding individual health risks. In a new blog post, CDC’s Dr. Temeika Fairley shares her experience of learning about her family health history. For Dr. Fairley, discovering a history of ovarian cancer in her family (Aunt Pat), raised questions about increased risks and genetic counseling. Dr. Fairley discusses how fear was a barrier for her family to talk about health, and explains how her work helped her approach the process of collecting her family’s health history. Having these health conversations led to being able to share information with her doctor, and provided the chance to learn more about her family and their history.
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