HER2 positive and chek2 gene

Hi I was diagnosed with her2 positive breast cancer in January , due to my age,  I am 39 I was offered the genetic testing which has come back that I have an inherited gene mutation chek2! 
I wonder if any one else has this gene?? as far as I know it is rare but would like to know of any one else has this type ? 

  • Hi Dory85 and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to hear you were diagnosed with her 2 positive breast cancer at the start of the year and that the results of the genetic testing revealed you have the chek2 gene mutation.

    Hopefully some of our members who have found out they have inherited this gene as well will share their experiences and advice with you soon but if you'd like to speak to one of our cancer nurses about this in the meantime, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m (except bank holidays) and they will do all they can to answer your questions and support you at this time.

    We also have some further information about inherited cancer genes on our website.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator