Problem:
Family History Screening K.S. is a 42-year-old man who is new to your practice. He has a personal history of hypertension and dyslipidemia. After reading the results of his family history screening, answer the questions that follow. Father: 77 years old, alive, good health. Has rheumatoid arthritis, HTN, high cholesterol, and BPH. Mother: 72 years old. Treated for colon cancer at age 56. Fair health at present. Brother: 45 years old. Diagnosed with colon cancer 4 years ago. Had surgery. Sister: 39 years old, alive and well. No known health problems. PGF: health history is unknown. PGM: died of stroke at age 81. MGF: died of complications of pneumonia at age 72. MGM: died at age 64; unsure of cause of death. What conditions with a known genetic familial tendency should K.S. be screened for at this time? Need Assignment Help?