Thankfully, my extended family will not endure the same journey as I have. My young niece recently had a BRCA test which came back positive. She had a double mastectomy as a preventative measure. While many may be shocked by this news, I am relieved. She is the first in our family to be able to take control of her own health and proactively tackle the disease by arranging for early intervention – an opportunity I was never permitted. Genetic analysis was also instrumental in the diagnosis of our son Charlie, who has a rare genetic condition. After multiple tests, it wasn’t until he underw...