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BC reoccurrence. Had ILC 23 years ago, Stage 1, w/ lumpectomy chemo and radiation. Was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195188/

I do have the chek2 gene mutation as

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

@katrina123 It is interesting! I didn’t even know that I was tested for the CHEK2 mutation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160284/

even know that I was tested for the CHEK2 ... Yes, recently I have had to get 2 Myxoid

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

Yes it is hereditary unfortunately. Yes I've definitely been through the wringer. Skin cancer, breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928707/

In my case I had an Aunt & 2 cousins ... with the chek2 gene that had thyroid

Discussion: Diagnosed with both papillary and follicular thyroid cancer: Advice?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

@colely Because my risk of ovarian cancer was so high I took the surgeon’s recommendation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105701/

I found out I also have the CHEK2 mutation ... My son also has BRCA2 and CHEK2.

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Hi @jdtay87, as @jk77 suggested, I've also added your question to the Cancer support group. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963599/

related discussion: - Anyone else have CHEK2 ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-else-have-chek2

Discussion: Cancer and Genetic counseling

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

ELLIEJK, Oh man! I’m proud of you for being bold and getting in front of it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796628/

May I ask if you are BRCA or chek2 positive ... I’m chek2 positive and have dense breast ... Doctor # 2 wants a current MRI to see

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

Hi @ruffianfan55 12 years ago, at 54, I had stage 1 BC 7 mm. ER/PR+ HER2-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339923/

ER/PR+ HER2- BRCA2+ CHEK2+.

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 4:12pm

Your case seems almost identical to mine. i had stage zero dcis and had a lumpectomy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219926/

The only glitch is I have a chek2 gene

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2020

I have the CHEK2 gene and have had proton radiation for prostate cancer, a mastectomy, 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881167/

I have the CHEK2 gene and have had proton ... and have been taking tamoxifen for 2

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Never heard of anyone with HSD381 or ATR. These must be more recently discovered anomalies. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159191/

APC, ATM, AXIN2, BARD1, BMPR1A, BRCA1 ... , BRCA2, BRIP1, CDH1, CDK4, CDKN2A, ... CHEK2, DICER1, MLH1, MSH2, MSH3, MSH6 ... , MUTYH, NBN, NF1, NTHL1, PALB2, PMS2

Discussion: Gene variants: Anyone dealt with ATR and HSD381 with any success?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

@colorado73 Sorry for all you’ve been through and the unnecessary added pain issue. I had years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246693/

I have CHEK2 and BRCA2 mutations.

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 1:26pm

Partial mastectomy is lumpectomy. I think you should wait until you get your genetic test results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208274/

after the second cancer I had the CHEK2

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

^Indeed on the PARP inhibitors (PARPIs).^ My Guardant test, which reported both ATM Q268 and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042283/

which reported both ATM Q268 and a CHEK2 ... For ATM and CHEK2, it gave the same ... for PARPIs on patients with BRCA1/2 ... kill or suppress cancer cells; and 2) ... seem to be a promising version of #2

Discussion: New biomarker Claudin 18.2

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

I initially did genetic testing through my breast oncologist and was BRCA2 positive. So when my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905480/

through my breast oncologist and was BRCA2 ... found out both my son and I have the CHEK2

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

I also question the use of these drugs. I was told 87% survival with 83% with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219938/

I have a Chek2 minor gene mutation and

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

I have the nasty CHEK2 gene and have had prostate and breast cancer. Both treated at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031068/

I have the nasty CHEK2 gene and have ... had a 3-year f/u colonoscopy with 2

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Mucusious carcinoma...you are the second person that I know that seems to be aware of that....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257101/

I did get the testing and have the CHEK2

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2020

I have another question? Are the people that are doing the BCI and Oncotype having genetic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904594/

I have the CHEK2 genetic mutation.

Discussion: Take anastrozole for the rest or your life?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Hi Jake! Sure I'll explain. California because that's where I live. Zebra is because people with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837201/

even black and white zebra stripes 2. ... Palsies (HNPP) I also have the BRCA2 ... and CHEK2 genetic mutations that led

Discussion: Let’s Go Walking! Join me for a virtual walking support group

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

Hi @mimzy - sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis. The waiting game and slow process...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004908/

medium grade IDC, LVI in 2013 ER/PR+ HER2- ... , BRCA2 mutation, CHEK2 mutation (CHEK2 ... chose double mastectomy because of BRCA2

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024