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

Posted by colorado73 @colorado73, Jun 1, 2023

I've had skin cancer, double mastectomy due to breast cancer & reconstruction, and now thyroid cancer & had to have thyroid removed. I'm scared & frustrated & I'm not getting a lot of answers from my Drs bedside blood tests for cancer markers. I'm tired & frustrated & am needing advice from others like me in this situation.

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Alot has changed with me since this original post! I had a new plastic surgeon look at my case with the overfilled implants I had before, that were causing horrific pain! And the Dr that did that surgery would NOT listen to me. I found a new one!
He took those out & put in smaller ones & I've been happy ever since!!💕 I'm still in physical therapy due to chronic pain from fibromyalgia & swelling from 2 breast surgeries.
But now, an ultrasound on my throat AFTER thyroid was removed last year due to cancerous nodule, the current ultrasound has found 2 masses in my throat! Radiologist said both look suspicious.
So my Endocrinologist is referring me to an ENT in southern Missouri. Due to having Medicaid, I'm limited on resources. I think it's unfair that a person like me that has had & continues to have multiple cancers, can't utilize KU cancer center, which isn't far from me, due to my insurance!
My Drs have tried many times to refer me to KU, & each time they reject me due to insurance. How is it that others are in charge of who you see, or what procedures you're allowed to have or not just due to insurance status. I find extremely unfair! Something NEEDS to be done about this!
I'm sure I'm not the only one going through this. I've had friends that have died due to hospitals or Dr's refusing to see them due to insurance reasons. Why!!?? It should NOT be this way! Everyone should be treated fairly & have EVERY opportunity like others are treated. It's people like me that fall through the cracks due to insurance or income status.
Is my life not as important as someone else? Is my family not important enough to want me around longer? Why should they have to suffer because of incompetent & bureaucratic system of unfairness.
I'm just really frustrated with this whole process so just bare with me.
I go today to talk to a Dr that may not be able to help me. Please pray for me through this process. I'm getting emotionally tired.

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