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BRCA2 gene mutation
Coverage of BRCA2 gene mutation in the Nexus archive.
- Woman’s cancer battle takes unbelievable turn when her dog gets same diagnosis
Vickie Doogan, 52, from England, was diagnosed with breast cancer twice and underwent treatment, including a double mastectomy due to a BRCA2 gene mutation. Her dog Dolly, a poochon, was later diagnosed with the same cancer in 2026 and underwent a mastectomy. Both are now cancer-free and sharing their story to encourage others.