Lay summary
The project is a form of science communication known as 'graphic medicine' , which is the use of comics to promote medical and health issues. It tells the stories of two brain tumour patients (with low-grade and high-grade tumours) and two carers (caring for a partner and a child) through the medium of comics. The broader purpose is to advocate for brain tumour research and the development of a brain tumour registry in Aotearoa. These comics can be informational, educational or experiential and are especially good for enabling patients to speak about their journeys. Such stories are crucial for raising the profile of and need for brain tumour and neuro-oncological research. The nature of the medium allows for the presentation of complex issues with an immediacy that can be very affecting. As such they are perfect for this type of advocacy and consciousness raising work.