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

Posted by sandyjr @sandyjr, Sep 17, 2019

I have had bilateral breast cancer. According to my genetic test, I do not have the BRAC1 or BRAC2 mutation...I have the very rare CHEK 2 mutation. Has anyone had this mutation? If so, what was your plan of action?

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dianamiracle | @dianamiracle | Nov 11, 2019

In reply to @sandyjr "I am curious. You say you did nothing. Has anything happened since then? Why would you..." + (show)

I had stage 1b pancreatic and metastatic breast cancers. I have other mutations as well. Changing my diet has helped me get thru this along with chemo, surgery, radiation, chemo. I also do acupuncture and take certain supplements to strengthen my immune system.

sandyjr | @sandyjr | Nov 10, 2019

In reply to @dianamiracle "Hi Sandi, I also have this mutation. It was discovered about 5 years ago. I did..." + (show)

I am curious. You say you did nothing. Has anything happened since then? Why would you have changed your diet?

dianamiracle | @dianamiracle | Nov 10, 2019

Hi Sandi,
I also have this mutation. It was discovered about 5 years ago. I did nothing then to change anything as as was well. In hindsight I would have changed my diet back then. No dairy or processed foods.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 9, 2019

Hi Sandi, CHEK2 (Checkpoint Kinase 2) is a rarer mutation. Based on the genetic information, what changes or medical decisions, if any, have you made?

For anyone interested, here’s more info on CHEK2 https://www.facingourrisk.org/understanding-brca-and-hboc/information/hereditary-cancer/other-genes/basics/chek2.php

Sandi, have you heard of or registered with the Prospective Registry Of MultiPlex Testing (PROMPT) study?
The PROMPT Study is a research registry enrolling people who have had panel testing in order to learn more about cancer risks associated with gene mutations like CHEK2. See more info here:
https://www.facingourrisk.org/research-clinical-trials/research-studies-search/50/prompt/