“Farewell, my stomach”
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Through illustration and animation, Teresa Firmino and Joana Martins Gonçalves masterfully translate complex scientific findings on hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC)—a rare type of cancer that grows in the stomach—by telling the story of a young man’s diagnosis and the aftermath of his passing. His family went on to get tested for the genetic mutation that increases the risk of developing HDGC, and many underwent a total gastrectomy as a preventative measure. The story weaves together the patients’ viewpoints and the perspective of the scientists who research the genetic basis of HDGC, highlighting the power of cancer research, and specifically genetic testing.
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