MOMS CANCER HC ANNIVERSARY EDITION

On its 20th anniversary, Mom’s Cancer returns in a revised, expanded hardcover edition that adds 32 pages of all-new material, including 22 comic pages and essays by writer-artist Brian Fies, nurse MK Czerwiec, cofounder of Graphic Medicine, and editor Charles Kochman. This Eisner Award–winning memoir began as a webcomic and became a landmark graphic novel that unflinchingly shows how serious illness reshapes everyday life for patients and families—often with humor and hope. Through spare, expressive drawings, Fies weaves personal experience with practical insight, offering readers a candid view of medical realities, caregiving, and resilience. The edition provides new context and resources for teachers, clinicians, and readers curious about the intersection of comics and healthcare, while preserving the original title’s worldwide impact and translations across several languages. A moving, essential entry in contemporary graphic memoirs and a touchstone for readers seeking honesty and humanity.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Those who appreciate personal, emotionally honest memoirs in comics.
• Fans of Brian Fies and his distinctive, expressive storytelling and art.
• Readers curious about how comics illuminate healthcare, caregiving, and patient experiences.
• Educators, students, or healthcare professionals exploring graphic medicine and patient advocacy.