CancerVixen #[nn]
"CancerVixen" is a raw, deeply personal graphic memoir by Marisa Acocello Marchetto, who chronicles her diagnosis with breast cancer and the emotional rollercoaster that follows. With unflinching honesty, she documents her treatment, relationships, and the small victories of daily life, all rendered in her distinctive, expressive artwork. The cover by Marchetto herself captures the stark vulnerability of the journey, making this a powerful, intimate read from a singular voice.
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New York cartoonist Marisa Acocella Marchetto has been getting her life together. Since 9/11 she has been getting more work, and has a great relationship with a wealthy French restauranteur and has a set a wedding date when she is told a lump in her breast is cancerous. She determines to detail her treatment and the reactions of her friends all the while knowing there is no certainty she will survive.
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