Genetic counselors component in genetic testing

Dear Doctors: After my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned that she has a BRCA gene, and that it put her at risk of getting it. Now she's urging all of her girlfriends to get genetic testing.

What is that, and how does it work? I'm actually afraid of learning something bad.

Dear Reader: Genetic testing is a powerful tool that is used to reveal information about a person's body …