Family history and genetics play an important role in the potential development of many types of cancer. In this video, Shweta Kurian, MD, oncologist and hematologist, explains how the highrisk cancer program she leads at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center connects patients with specialists, including genetic counselors, to identify risk and help prevent the development of cancer.

Learn more about Dr. Shweta, who sees patients at both MedStar Franklin Square and the MedStar Health Bel Air Medical Campus: https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctors....