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A Slight Change of Plans
The Coin Toss
Nov 20, 2023
Sonia Vallabh, who lost her mother to a mysterious brain disease, discovers she has a 50-50 chance of inheriting the same genetic mutation. She discusses living with uncertainty, getting test results, and finding comfort in not constantly managing uncertainty.
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- Sonia Vallabh's journey from losing her mother to a rare genetic brain disease to becoming a leading researcher in pre-on disease.
- The power of love, resilience, and scientific curiosity in tackling the uncertainty and devastating impact of genetic diseases.
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Sonia's Mother's Deteriorating Health
In 2010, Sonia's mother began experiencing troubling symptoms such as confusion and issues with her vision. Sonia recalls the heartbreaking moments of seeing her mother's cognitive decline, frequent falls, and episodes of paranoia. Despite undergoing numerous tests, a diagnosis remained elusive, prolonging the uncertainty and the agony for Sonia and her family. This period marked a devastating time for Sonia as she witnessed her mother's deteriorating condition.
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