Cancer Vixen: A True Story

Marisa Acocella Marchetto’s graphic memoir chronicles her vibrant journey through breast cancer, combining humor and style. It begins with a fashion-forward, city-loving cartoonist discovering a lump in her breast as she prepares for marriage. The memoir, described as “powerful” and “a triumph of imagination” by the Los Angeles Times, depicts her eleven-month battle with the disease, showcasing her resilience and spirit through vivid illustrations and candid storytelling. Published by Pantheon in September 2009, the book spans 224 pages and offers an inspiring and relatable account for breast cancer patients.