A mutation in the #CHEK2 gene increases risk of developing #breastcancer. This past Saturday morning, breast surgeon Dr. Neil B. Friedman, Director, Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy, appeared at WBAL-TV11 to discuss, on “The Woman’s Doctor”. @wbaltv11.bsky.social
www.wbaltv.com/article/doct...
What is cascade testing and how is it used to prevent hereditary cancer?
The infographic can be downloaded at: genetionary.org/resources/
#HereditaryCancerWeek #CascadeTesting #Previvor #CancerPrevention #Cancer #health #familyhealth #GeneticTesting #LynchSyndrome #BRCA2 #BRCA1 #CHEK2 #ATM #PALB2
Testing for #hereditarycancer can be a lifesaver! Via @doublewhammied.bsky.social @fredhutch.org
#CHEK2 #prostatecancer #menshealth #genetics #patientexperience #HereditaryCancerWeek
What are germline mutations and what role do they play in hereditary cancer?
The infographic can be downloaded at: genetionary.org/resources/
#HereditaryCancerWeek #GermlineMutations #Cancer #GeneticTesting #LynchSyndrome #BRCA2 #BRCA1 #CHEK2 #ATM #PALB2 #PTEN #MLH1 #MSH2 #MSH6 #TP53 #DNA
NCCN just released updated Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: #Breast, #Ovarian, #Pancreatic, & #Prostate #Cancer guidelines today! These new guidelines include updates to #CHEK2, #PALB2, #TP53, & #PTEN content and much more! Check them out at: www.nccn.org/professional...
A study showed that compared to non-carriers, #ATM, #CHEK2, & #PALB2 carriers showed similar mortality from breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, & colorectal cancer. These results may be reassuring for these carriers. Learn more at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40020204/
A meta-analysis study looking at prior studies of #PARPinhibitors in those with metastatic castration-resistant #prostatecancer showed the greatest benefit in #BRCA carriers and no benefit in #ATM or #CHEK2 carriers. Learn more at ⤸
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39848867/
@euplatinum.bsky.social
If you have a history of #breastcancer and a #mutation in #BRCA, #PALB2, #ATM, or #CHEK2, you may be eligible to contribute to tumor #genomics studies that are being conducted through the #ICARE. To learn more about participating or to enroll online, visit inheritedcancer.net
Check out this recently published paper on #CHEK2 related #BreastCancer and the real-world challenges associated with it. @drbbychkovsky.medsky.social
👉https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39966186/
A study on how combinations of low- & regular-risk #CHEK2 mutations may affect #breastcancer risk found:
• 2 low = risks similar to 1 low risk
• 1 regular + 1 low = possibly higher risk than just 1 regular risk
Article: bit.ly/4hjQJhm
Editorial: bit.ly/3E0d9pH
@tpalmd.bsky.social
Do you have a history of #breastcancer & a #CHEK2 mutation? Join #ICARE at inheritedcancer.net to contribute to #tumor #genomics studies to better understand breast cancer in CHEK2 carriers. With your help, we hope one day our research may lead to new or refined #treatments!
@tpalmd.bsky.social
Different #breastcancer genes🧬lead to different levels of #risk:
High risk genes (more than 4-fold risk) include #BRCA1, #BRCA2, #PALB2, #TP53, #PTEN, #CDH1
Less high risk genes (2-4 fold risk) include #CHEK2, #ATM, #BARD1, #RAD51C, #RAD51D
#InheritedCancer #Genetics #Education @tpalmd.bsky.social
A bow where there used to be a bewb
Sexy posing with a tube of wrapping paper
Sexy Christmas pics from last year lmao
#previvor #doublemastectomy #chek2 #geneticmutation #adopteevoices #tattooed #education #advocacy #childwelfare #flat #flattie #flattiesunite #chek2 #geneticmutation
Until last week, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines reported that CHEK2 pathogenic variants (or risk-increasing genetic changes) are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. A recent update to NCCN guidelines now reports NO increased risk of colorectal cancer for carriers of a CHEK2 pathogenic variant. CHEK2-associated breast cancer risks have not changed with this update
Excellent news for those with the CHEK2 mutation! 🙋🏻♀️🥳 #chek2 #previvor #doublemastectomy #geneticmutation
A screenshot from a TikTok video done in April of 2024 where I am just 94lbs and look really skinny.
A TikTok video screenshot from November of 2024. I put on about 30lbs and look much healthier. And not like a skeleton.
Wow. April vs November. 2024 has been much better than last year. Definitely more focused on self care and my mental health. I definitely have a long way to go. But I think I'm on the right track. #previvor #doublemastectomy #flat #flattie #flattiesunite #chek2 #adopted #adoptee #tattooed #woman
Picture of me holding up two things at the zoo gift shop that remind me of bewbs. All bundled up in winter clothes
I never saw boobs everywhere until I got a prophylactic double mastectomy 🤣 #flattie #previvor #chek2 #dmx #zoo #detroit
A customer came in today and asked if we had nipples, I almost replied with "not anymore". From caulk to nipples, to ballcocks... Working at a hardware store never fails to entertain 😂 #doublemastectomy #previvor #aestheticflatclosure #flattie #chek2
Today's mental heath walk was so chilly that my bewbs froze off 🙃❄️ #doublemastectomy #previvor #chek2 #flat #flattie
Managing Germline Mutations in #BreastCancer Risk: Results from inherited mutations are primarily in #BRCA genes. Additional genes like #TP53, #PTEN, #PALB2, #CHEK2, & #ATM also contribute to #hereditarycancer risk @AJMC_Journal
#genetics #bcsm #hereditarycancer
www.ajmc.com/view/managin...
Where are my fellow previvors at?
#CHEK2 #doublemastectomy #flat #flattie
I wasn't really vocal during his first term. This time I want to be louder. I want to share my experiences as a woman who had a prophylactic double mastectomy and as a Romanian adoptee during his second term. Giddy up y'all 😅
#adoptee #adopted #CHEK2 #tumors #mastectomy #womensrights #michigan
