jpburns' experiences with cancer

November 5, 2024 11:07 PM

MeFi's own jpburns made a 60-page comic about his cancer diagnosis and treatment. It's on Amazon ($3), but you can get a free copy by signing up at malecare.org. jpburns has lots of other comics too! [via mefi projects]
posted by JHarris (7 comments total)

Thanks for posting this. It's free on Kindle Unlimited, as well.
posted by jpburns at 3:12 AM on November 6 [4 favorites]

This is amazing! Thank you

But most of all, I’m sorry about the painful and frightening truth of your diagnosis. I hope you get to deal with this in the way that works best for you and your family, and I wish you peace.
posted by toodleydoodley at 6:35 AM on November 6 [1 favorite]

My dearest friend is experiencing this now. Thanks for sharing this; I hope to gain some insight into what he is going through.
posted by fluffycreature at 8:30 AM on November 6 [2 favorites]

There's something about the viscerality of some illnesses that make them seem like the Graphic Novel is the right way to explore them. I have been toying with a comic for my tumor experience since the day I woke up from surgery.

I wish you, JPB, the best, and thank you for posting, JH.
posted by cobaltnine at 8:49 AM on November 6 [1 favorite]

Damn, I had my prostate MRI images onscreen not fifteen minutes ago.

jpburns, a hat tip to you for making something lasting out of your whole experience. Off to buy it!
posted by wenestvedt at 9:11 AM on November 6 [1 favorite]

The Amazon link also goes to the free download form. Should go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3BVCB7W
posted by wenestvedt at 9:11 AM on November 6 [2 favorites]

Mod note: Amazon link fixed
posted by loup (staff) at 9:17 AM on November 6 [2 favorites]