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Explain why it can be useful for you and your doctors to know your family’s medical history, including information about parents and grandparents.

OpenStudy (asevilla5):

Knowing one’s family medical history allows a person to take steps to reduce his or her risk. For people at an increased risk of certain cancers, healthcare professionals may recommend more frequent screening (such as mammography or colonoscopy) starting at an earlier age.

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