What Information is Collected in a Medical History?
A thorough medical history for a cancer patient typically includes:
- Personal medical history: Past illnesses, surgeries, and treatments. - Family medical history: Incidence of cancer in immediate and extended family members. - Lifestyle factors: Diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and exposure to potential carcinogens. - Reproductive history: For cancers like breast and ovarian cancer. - Social history: Occupational hazards, living conditions, and stress levels.
