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Diagnosed with DCIS (ER+/PR+) in Sept. Had it removed in Oct. Doc talked abt possible radiation and/or hormones even though I'm one of the "lucky" ones- HA! Now I'm positive for CHEK2 and RAD51C w a family history of ovarian and colon cancer (1 + 1). Waiting to hear back from gyn to screen for ovarian cx and sons need to…
I was at my gastroenterologist last week. He passed on the following news adding that this is the first time (praticing over 30 years) that he has ever seen a risk being removed from guidelines. In August of this year, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines removed the warning that a CHEK2 mutation…
Genetic Mutations More Likely in Breast Cancer Found Between Mammograms May 15, 2024 Having a family history of breast cancer and a mutation in any of the five main breast cancer genes may increase the chance that you may discover breast cancer between your routine mammograms. Read more…
Hi there i just need to vent my fears. Not even 2 years with MBC and i am about to quit all treatments. Emotional Yo-Yo takes tall. Back in 2016 chemos were rough but i was going for the win. But this time around is different. There is no end of treatment and there is no win per se. I am lost and scared that my next option…
Hi all. Sorry for the long post but just want to share my story. I previously joined this forum when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer (age 70) last October. Now…. I have my own diagnosis :( After my mother's diagnosis her hospital offered me a genetic test and I tested positive for a double chek2 mutation. I had…
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