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131. Do You Really Want to Know Your Future?

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Living with Uncertainty

This chapter explores the preference for living with uncertainty and the impact of medical testing for Huntington's disease. It discusses the surprising finding that a large majority of people prefer living with uncertainty, as opposed to knowing their future. The chapter also touches on the limited treatment options for Huntington's disease and the stress of being a public figure with a potential genetic condition.

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