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CHEK2... my genetic plot thickens?
Today I went to have genetic testing for the CHEK2 gene mutation. Simply put the CHEK2 gene regulates cell division. If it's mutated the cells go on dividing and, well, cancer. It's also linked to ...
@Sister thank you. My Grandmother died at 49 from throat cancer and then Mum at 39 from BC. 29 was a helluva year for me let me say. I also considered not having children back when I was 23 after watching what my Mum went through with chemo etc. Glad I had a change of heart. Now have 4 beautiful children all adults well they think they are haha.
They are all living independently.
I thought they would be more supportive but they seem to be avoiding me atm. They speak over the phone but come up with a myriad of excuses of why they can't visit me. Sucks really. They are all busy working different hours etc I get that but that's the only thing that gets me down. I think it's the extent of emotion that they find hard to deal with. Lucky I have lots of friends, my Sister and my partner to help me. I am going to ask the onc about the test tomorrow.
They are all living independently.
I thought they would be more supportive but they seem to be avoiding me atm. They speak over the phone but come up with a myriad of excuses of why they can't visit me. Sucks really. They are all busy working different hours etc I get that but that's the only thing that gets me down. I think it's the extent of emotion that they find hard to deal with. Lucky I have lots of friends, my Sister and my partner to help me. I am going to ask the onc about the test tomorrow.