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Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?
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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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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1 ReactionHi @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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2 Reactions@colleenyoung
I will probably have my 14 year old son tested.
At this point, I am pretty confused about all of this and not really sure what to think or do.
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2 Reactions@mchler73
One of my daughters has the CHEK2 mutation. She happened to be part of a study at a free community clinic.
Since then she is monitored twice a year- mammogram and MRI six months apart.
I’m encouraging my other daughter and my son to get tested as well.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 32 years ago, negative for BRCA mutations. I recently tested negative forCHEK2.
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1 ReactionYup, CHEK2 and Lynch Syndrome MSH6. I’ve played wack-a-mo with my 4 cancers. I advocate for myself and have caught all them at an early stage.
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2 Reactions@wwbosworth
What 4 cancers did you have and when?
I am glad you caught them all early!
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1 Reaction@astaingegerdm
I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and alternating mammogram and MRI every 6 months so I guess that’s good if that is what they recommended for your daughter. Thank you.
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1 ReactionMelanoma, thyroid, endometrial and last March kidney.
When I first found out that I had two genetic mutations, I read a post from a 74 year old man who had had seven cancers. In a weird way it made me hopeful. I realized that cancer is not a death sentence and we can live a normal life span, which was verified by my oncologist. We do, however, need to be vigilant.
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5 Reactions@wwbosworth
Wow! I am sorry you have had to go through all of that! Do they think it has to do with the CHEK2 mutation?
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