Cancer Vixen: A True Story by Marisa Acocella Marchetto (2006-09-26)
$30.70“Cancer Vixen” is a graphic memoir by Marisa Acocella Marchetto that chronicles her eleven-month journey with breast cancer. The story begins when Marisa, a vibrant, fashion-loving cartoonist in New York City, discovers a lump in her breast just three weeks before her wedding to Silvano, the owner of a chic restaurant. With humor and vivid illustrations, she navigates her diagnosis, treatment, and the uncertainties of love and life during this challenging time. More than just a tale of survival, it highlights her dynamic existence in Manhattan and her transformation into a “cancer vixen,” embodying strength and resilience.