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It's Not Just Cancer.: MY MOM HAS CANCER. A Graphic Novel for Teens When Cancer Comes Home, Family, Fear and Finding Hope
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 4 2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
When cancer enters a family, everyone talks about the patient. Almost nobody talks about the teenager trying to survive it.
If your child is watching you go through cancer, chances are they're carrying fears they don't know how to explain. They're trying to keep up with school, friends, and everyday life while wondering what will happen to the person they love most.
This book is for them.
Through the story of Alex, a sixteen-year-old boy whose mother is diagnosed with breast cancer, It's Not Just Cancer explores the emotions many teens experience but rarely put into words: fear, anger, confusion, guilt, hope, and the overwhelming desire for life to feel normal again.
Written by Dr. Marta Maes, a breast cancer surgeon and shared decision-making expert, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel offers young readers something they often struggle to find:
The feeling that they're not alone.
Inside this book, readers will:- See their own emotions reflected in a relatable story
- Understand that fear, sadness, and uncertainty are normal
- Feel less isolated during a parent's cancer journey
- Open conversations that are often difficult to start
- Discover hope, resilience, and the strength of family connection
- Find comfort in a story inspired by real experiences and grounded in clinical understanding
More than a graphic novel, this is a companion for teenagers navigating one of the hardest experiences a family can face.
Whether you're a parent looking for the right way to support your child, a loved one searching for a meaningful gift, or a teen trying to make sense of what is happening at home, this story offers understanding, comfort, and hope.
Because sometimes surviving cancer isn't only about treatment. It's about helping the whole family survive it together.
Scroll up and order your copy today, and give your teenager kid the words they may not yet know how to say.
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