CHEK2 Gene Mutation - A Personal Journey - Episode 1 (Spoken English Version)

I'm starting a video blog of my own journey with the CHEK2 gene mutation and it's potential health effects / increased risk of breast cancer and colon cancer. This is meant to not only tell my own story, but to help others with their own personal journeys. The first, and most powerful step is to gather information and share it in an open and honest manner.
I'm involved with both the Deaf and Hearing communities, so there are two versions of this video. Please view the one that best fits your linguistic preferences.
If you would like to contact me, please comment below and I will get back to you.

[@emilybeaird4072]

Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@lindseyroberts4923]

I see I'm a bit late in seeing this video... But ran across it doing Chek2 research. I, too, have the mutation. No family history of breast cancer, but I lost my mom at 56 to colon cancer and my grandma was diagnosed with colon cancer in her early 30s. Needless to say, I've started my colonoscopy journey. So far, so good.
Weirdly enough, I also have a love of ASL. I'm not an interpreter, just a signer, but I was almost to the point of entering the interpreting program when I stopped going. Small world. 😊

[@block1signify]

Small world indeed. Thank you for reaching out... I am glad you are doing well...

[@houseofbeck]

You, Kate, are fantastic. We are sharing your journey with you as much as we can. Lots of love and support! -Becky B (and Dave, though he isn't on my channel. :) )

[@siouxzanne1276]

I've had both tests done(mammogram and colonoscopy),and am clear. Next MRI will be in March. Breast cancer does not run in my family but colon cancer does. Keep us updated on any new info. I wish you well.

[@siouxzanne1276]

No this is Siouxzan from Az. I would love to talk to you too.

[@siouxzanne1276]

I was diagnosed with Chek2 about a month ago.

[@block1signify]

Is this Sioux from New Orleans?? If yes, PM me on Facebook... Would love to chat more about this

[@MD-ev3hm]

Me too! How are you both? I’m 37 chek2 positive colon cancer stage 3.

[@extendedpinky]

I have an unknown mosaic variant of check2 I have medullary carconomia. and who knows what else. my love to you. life is hard I stopped going I don't wanna know anything else.

[@block1signify]

Hello there. Thank you for your comment and for taking the time to watch. I know it is hard and can be so frustrating at times...