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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 ...
@Emim It's such a new frontier. The most common known genetic link are the BRCA1 & 2 genes. There are a number of others which are quite rare. My sister was tested in 2014 or 2015 for the BRCAs & Li Fraumini, but the CHEK2 mutation test has come about since she died.
I don't know what the costs associated with the BRCA genetic testing are. I saw a private genetic counsellor and the cost for the test was $400.
With your family history it sounds like it would be worthwhile. Do you have children? There are implications. It's complicated eh? Let me know how you get on. K xox
I don't know what the costs associated with the BRCA genetic testing are. I saw a private genetic counsellor and the cost for the test was $400.
With your family history it sounds like it would be worthwhile. Do you have children? There are implications. It's complicated eh? Let me know how you get on. K xox