Stage 4
Dublin Core
Title
Stage 4
Description
My comic reflects on the recent medical history of my 84-year-old
grandfather, Bob Oda. My grandpa was diagnosed with stage 4
colon cancer in August 2021, just a few weeks before I left for
college. My grandparents have always played a significant role in
my life, making this diagnosis much harder to deal with as a
family. I decided to make this comic about my grandpa because I
wanted to show the impact that cancer has on those diagnosed,
and their families. I also wanted to reflect on the strength and
courage it takes one to endure such treatments.
grandfather, Bob Oda. My grandpa was diagnosed with stage 4
colon cancer in August 2021, just a few weeks before I left for
college. My grandparents have always played a significant role in
my life, making this diagnosis much harder to deal with as a
family. I decided to make this comic about my grandpa because I
wanted to show the impact that cancer has on those diagnosed,
and their families. I also wanted to reflect on the strength and
courage it takes one to endure such treatments.
Creator
Jasmine Oda
Date
Spring 2024
Citation
Jasmine Oda, “Stage 4,” Graphic Medicine, accessed April 27, 2026, https://graphicmedicine.tapias.sites.grinnell.edu/items/show/7.