Looking at Inherited Mutations

It seems like an appropriate time of year to share this as part of my advocacy to raise hereditary cancer awareness and save lives. 

Available at Genetionary, a glossary of inherited genetic mutations for download. (Under "I" for "Inherited Mutations.")

Santa on the Rocks

A Timeless Classic

Charles Dickens' novella A Christmas Carol was first published in London on December 19, 1843, 180 years ago. 

My illustration is 35 years old. 

Dickens' message is timeless.

What's Your Knowledge of Genes and Genetic Mutations that Cause Cancer?

Genetionary.org Screenshot

Not many people have a high GQ (genetic quotient). Genes and genetics are a mystery to so many. And when it comes to hereditary cancer genes it's even more of a mystery. Few are aware that we all have BReast CAncer genes in every cell of our bodies and what exactly those genes do. Not to mention the countless other important genes in our bodies.

I’m an artist turned hereditary cancer prevention advocate because a tragedy that could have been prevented wasn’t because of other people’s low GQ.

I coined the term "Genetic Quotient" and created a not-for-profit website, www.genetionary.org, with a simple glossary of terms and some easy-to-understand infographics to help raise awareness about genes, germline mutations, and inherited cancer syndromes. 

Knowledge is power. And it can be life-saving.

 

 

 

 

Sharing family health history can be a precious gift to give to loved ones. It might even be life-saving.

Because cancer doesn’t take the holidays off, neither do I in my cancer prevention advocacy. I created this graphic for the nonprofit Connect My Variant to help raise awareness about its mission, "To end hereditary disease by bringing families together." Learn more at www.ConnectMyVariant.org.

Please share. 

A Holiday Offering for Those Affected by Cancer

I created this art activity page as a gift to the readers and fellow contributors at the cancer care website Cure Today last year. Along with it, I authored a story about creating it. My wish is still the same, and the story and artwork can be shared again and again every year until my wish comes true. Please share.

Read the story and download the artwork here.