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As part of our “Ask the Expert”, in Partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, we spoke with a nurse practitioner about why knowing your family’s history can be life-saving.

Dr. Tyler Perrin-Bellelo at Ochsner Lafayette General says knowing your family history and the correct timeline for health screenings for preventative cancers and health conditions.

Your genes determine your eye color and height, and they may also reveal your cancer risk. Having a family history of certain types of cancer can increase your risk of developing the disease.

Knowing what health issues run in your family can help prevent or treat chronic diseases. Any health information from your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles can be helpful.

Dr. Tyler Perrin-Bellelo at Ochsner Lafayette General says knowing your family history and the correct timeline for health screenings for preventative cancers and health conditions.

One of the most significant is knowing your family’s health history. This information not only impacts your risk for breast cancer but also for other diseases.