Yes it is hereditary unfortunately. Yes I've definitely been through the wringer. Skin cancer, breast cancer then thyroid cancer all a year apart. In my case I had an Aunt & 2 cousins with the chek2 gene that had thyroid cancer & colon cancer & an Aunt, grandma & cousin with breast cancer also. So all that being in my family, I guess I was destined to get it too. Not many family members left to ask questions either. Only 4 cousins left & the ones I referred to about cancer are passed & so have my aunts. Dr is staying ontop of my health, which I'm grateful for.
I'm sorry yours has spread. I hope they can take care of it quickly for you. Good luck to you.🙏