A comic book-style resource to help grown-ups understand inherited genetic mutations and hereditary cancer risk? Think it’s too simple for adults?
Think again.
My wife died a very horrible death from a very preventable cancer because some members of her family didn’t understand what an inherited pathogenic genetic mutation was and what it might mean for other members of the family. And this is in a family devastated by cancer over multiple generations.
These relatives knew about the mutation for years, but didn’t share vital information until after my wife’s cancer diagnosis. They obviously needed someone or something to help them understand the big family picture when they received their genetic test results.
When I was asked to volunteer to help create the art for this project, I did not hesitate. However, to be honest, it was emotionally difficult. Working on it kept reminding that my wife’s terrible death from hereditary cancer was so preventable.
Go to https://connectmyvariant.org/genetic-inheritance-comic-book to download this free book and learn more about CMV’s mission to end hereditary disease by bringing families together. If you would like a professionally printed version, you can reach out via email at info@connectmyvariant.org.
And please pass this info on! And save some lives!
