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Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

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@californiazebra

@gigi2016
Thank you for sharing your story and list of CHEK2 risks. I pray that your biopsy comes back negative. So stressful waiting for results. I also pray your other son is CHEK2 negative.

I am curious why they left your ovaries intact when you have an increased risk for ovarian cancer.

Interesting about your father. Did he have any genetic testing? My grandmother died from stomach cancer. She had a 12 pound tumor when diagnosed! She was petite but thought she was just gaining post-menopausal weight. I wonder if she had the CHEK2 mutation? I know my BRCA2 came from the other side of the family, but not sure where CHEK2 came from.

Please let us know how the biopsy turns out. Let’s all keep up with our screenings. Zebra

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gigi2016 | @gigi2016 | Mar 9 9:53am

@californiazebra
Thank you for your prayers and support ❤️ I had the hysterectomy in April 2023 and I found the lump in my breast in May. My gynecologist asked my oncologist should she schedule to have my ovaries removed and she told her no because of the Aromatase inhibitor I have to take for the next 5-10 years. Although they were causing more problems than helping. I started out on Anastrozole but it was causing so many joint pain and headaches, fatigue that she switched me to Tamoxifen and no change so I stopped taking it as well. I will talk to my gynecologist about getting the insurance to approve the surgery to remove my ovaries.
Unfortunately my did not know anything about CHEK2 and he was also being treated for a stomach ulcer before the VA doctors realized it was a tumor the size of a golf ball. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in Jan 2003 and died June 2003. I was 33 when he passed and his older sister suggested that I get my colonoscopy since I was the oldest child. My first colonoscopy was normal and I my second one June 2022 and it was normal but my EGD said I mild gastritis and it was suggested I change my diet. After my last radiation treatment in August 2023, I had my fourth colonoscopy October 2023 and it had to be rescheduled because my colon was fully emptied after taking both of those Clenpiq drinks. I am glad I was able to have a clean colon for the colonoscopy I had this month because after reading about the polyp and size removed it makes me wonder how long the polyp was there to grow to the size of 10mm and seen in the first 2 colonoscopies. My sister that was diagnosed with anal cancer also has the CHECK2 unfortunately my other siblings and mother won’t get tested.

I will update once I get my results.

Thanks for listening 🥰

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