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Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 1, 2024 | Replies (73)
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@mchler73

My oncologist explained that my Genetic test shows I have CHEK2 Mutation and said it can be linked to breast, colon and prostate cancers.
Anyone else have this?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 5, 2024

Hi @mchler73, I moved your question about looking for other members who have the CHEK2 mutation to this existing discussion:

- Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/genetic-testing-does-anyone-have-the-chek2-gene-mutation/

I did this so you can read the previous posts and connect with others who have CHEK2 like @sandyjr @dianamiracle @wwbosworth @dick61 @astaingegerdm @cjs123172 @flowerfarmerforever @deborahmontana @cartersgirl2 and more.

Mchler, will other members of your family also have genetic testing done?

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Oct 6, 2024

@mchler73, I was identified as having the CHEK2 gene. My mother does not, so we believe that it came from my father’s side.
The genetics team that I spoke with noted that my CHEK2 has a “Low-penetrance”, making something that they are not concerned with, and they do not believe that it had an influence on either of my cancer diagnoses (breast and lung). Your genetics team should be able to provide you with additional info too.

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