Family physician Rebecca Thompson discusses her article, "The weight of genetic testing in a family," an excerpt from her book. She shares a profoundly personal story from the memoir about a woman who is a carrier of the Huntington's disease mutation and an expectant mother facing the agonizing wait for her baby's genetic test results. Rebecca explores this powerful narrative, the emotional detachment used as a shield during the pregnancy, and the devastating impact of Huntington's disease on the family described, particularly the grandmother. The discussion explores the complex, personal ethics of genetic testing, the burden of knowledge, and the stark memory of a young boy in a neurology clinic that shaped the protagonist's views on motherhood and this incurable disease. Learn about the impossible choices and emotional weight carried by families facing a devastating genetic mutation.

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