As part of this breast cancer “adventure”, I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time with doctors and genetic counselors talking about genes and family history. I can now safely “blame” the breast cancer on the fact that my mom also had BC at an early age. I know that every uncle had at least one form of cancer (although they all lived well into their 80’s/90’s, so that’s a good thing).
What I’m wondering is what genetic mutation can I blame for my chocolate addiction? My OCD behavior where the piles have to be at perfect right angles? the fact that I can’t fall asleep if the TV isn’t on? the inability to learn how to change the ink cartridge on the printer? the loud shrill way I yell at my girls when they leave their dirty socks in the dining room??? Is there a genetic test to see if you will become a loud whining Jewish shrew wife and mother???? if not, all those naïve unsuspecting IVY league educated Jewish doctors better get busy inventing one!
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