Hayley Gullen
@hayleygullen.com
“This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” is available to buy now! https://linktr.ee/ThisMightSurpriseYou
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Hayley Gullen
@hayleygullen.com
· Sep 26
“This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” is out now.
It’s a graphic memoir: comics can do things that no other medium can. I’ve tried to be as honest as possible while also making you laugh. I’ll break your heart while giving you a hug.
Buy it here:
linktr.ee/ThisMightSur...
#cansky
It’s a graphic memoir: comics can do things that no other medium can. I’ve tried to be as honest as possible while also making you laugh. I’ll break your heart while giving you a hug.
Buy it here:
linktr.ee/ThisMightSur...
#cansky
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Yes, my book is available in Canada too!
November 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Yes, my book is available in Canada too!
Yes, my book is available in Canada too!
November 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Yes, my book is available in Canada too!
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227. This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story by @hayleygullen.com
I really enjoyed and appreciated this graphic memoir - a funny, moving and above all honest account of navigating the realities of cancer treatment at the age of 37.
I really enjoyed and appreciated this graphic memoir - a funny, moving and above all honest account of navigating the realities of cancer treatment at the age of 37.
November 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
227. This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story by @hayleygullen.com
I really enjoyed and appreciated this graphic memoir - a funny, moving and above all honest account of navigating the realities of cancer treatment at the age of 37.
I really enjoyed and appreciated this graphic memoir - a funny, moving and above all honest account of navigating the realities of cancer treatment at the age of 37.
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I appreciated being called brave if I felt the person genuinely meant it and wasn’t just saying it to distance themselves. It still doesn’t feel like the right word, though. How can one be “brave” when simply reacting to a dreadful situation?
2/5
2/5
November 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I appreciated being called brave if I felt the person genuinely meant it and wasn’t just saying it to distance themselves. It still doesn’t feel like the right word, though. How can one be “brave” when simply reacting to a dreadful situation?
2/5
2/5
You can buy my book here, or from pretty much any bookstore or online outlet in the UK and USA.
5/5
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
5/5
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
This Might Surprise You
'It's as if Hayley has been inside my head and captured every thought I had during treatment . . . an honest, brave, no-holds barred account'Liz O'Riordan, surg…
www.bloomsbury.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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First sentence: "Millions of men are set to be denied routine prostate screening"
How about: "Millions of men are set to avoid harm and NHS to avoid wasted money through poorly evidenced screening programme"?
How about: "Millions of men are set to avoid harm and NHS to avoid wasted money through poorly evidenced screening programme"?
This is what happens when as a single condition health charity you’re overly focused on those who die of your condition and you don’t consider outcomes for those who don’t, or the opportunity costs involved for NHS. PCUK are particularly guilty but they’re not alone.
www.thetimes.com/article/4487...
www.thetimes.com/article/4487...
Start prostate cancer testing regardless of advice, Wes Streeting told
NHS advisers are expected to rule against a mass programme for the disease, which causes more than 12,000 deaths a year
www.thetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
First sentence: "Millions of men are set to be denied routine prostate screening"
How about: "Millions of men are set to avoid harm and NHS to avoid wasted money through poorly evidenced screening programme"?
How about: "Millions of men are set to avoid harm and NHS to avoid wasted money through poorly evidenced screening programme"?
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If only someone had recently published a book that really humanises the impact of bureaucratic malfunctions in the NHS… 😎
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If only someone had recently published a book that really humanises the impact of bureaucratic malfunctions in the NHS… 😎
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
If only someone had recently published a book that really humanises the impact of bureaucratic malfunctions in the NHS… 😎
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If only someone had recently published a book that really humanises the impact of bureaucratic malfunctions in the NHS… 😎
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
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My book is available in the UK and USA from all good bookshops and online outlets, including the publisher, Bloomsbury Green Tree.
It’s one of NPR’s “Books We Love” 2025 so why not get a copy and see for yourself why it’s getting great reviews…
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
It’s one of NPR’s “Books We Love” 2025 so why not get a copy and see for yourself why it’s getting great reviews…
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
My book is available in the UK and USA from all good bookshops and online outlets, including the publisher, Bloomsbury Green Tree.
It’s one of NPR’s “Books We Love” 2025 so why not get a copy and see for yourself why it’s getting great reviews…
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
It’s one of NPR’s “Books We Love” 2025 so why not get a copy and see for yourself why it’s getting great reviews…
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/this-migh...
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The transformation of Hayley
I think the cartoon medium is ideal for showing how my appearance changed throughout cancer treatment.
It wasn’t just external changes, though.
I’m now a cartoonist. I wasn’t before - at least not in any serious way. I’m serious about it now.
#cansky
I think the cartoon medium is ideal for showing how my appearance changed throughout cancer treatment.
It wasn’t just external changes, though.
I’m now a cartoonist. I wasn’t before - at least not in any serious way. I’m serious about it now.
#cansky
November 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The transformation of Hayley
I think the cartoon medium is ideal for showing how my appearance changed throughout cancer treatment.
It wasn’t just external changes, though.
I’m now a cartoonist. I wasn’t before - at least not in any serious way. I’m serious about it now.
#cansky
I think the cartoon medium is ideal for showing how my appearance changed throughout cancer treatment.
It wasn’t just external changes, though.
I’m now a cartoonist. I wasn’t before - at least not in any serious way. I’m serious about it now.
#cansky
The transformation of Hayley
I think the cartoon medium is ideal for showing how my appearance changed throughout cancer treatment.
It wasn’t just external changes, though.
I’m now a cartoonist. I wasn’t before - at least not in any serious way. I’m serious about it now.
#cansky
I think the cartoon medium is ideal for showing how my appearance changed throughout cancer treatment.
It wasn’t just external changes, though.
I’m now a cartoonist. I wasn’t before - at least not in any serious way. I’m serious about it now.
#cansky
November 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The transformation of Hayley
I think the cartoon medium is ideal for showing how my appearance changed throughout cancer treatment.
It wasn’t just external changes, though.
I’m now a cartoonist. I wasn’t before - at least not in any serious way. I’m serious about it now.
#cansky
I think the cartoon medium is ideal for showing how my appearance changed throughout cancer treatment.
It wasn’t just external changes, though.
I’m now a cartoonist. I wasn’t before - at least not in any serious way. I’m serious about it now.
#cansky
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Still riding high on the utter delight of the news that my book is on NPR’s “Books We Love” 2025 list.
I’m really proud of this book.
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
I’m really proud of this book.
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Still riding high on the utter delight of the news that my book is on NPR’s “Books We Love” 2025 list.
I’m really proud of this book.
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
I’m really proud of this book.
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
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More scene-setting. Here I am arriving at Cambridge.
Going from Cambridge to street fundraising was quite a contrast. It was intentional. I was sick of the dreaming spires. I wanted something real and gritty.
I definitely got that.
(My life appears to be characterised by abrupt handbrake turns)
Going from Cambridge to street fundraising was quite a contrast. It was intentional. I was sick of the dreaming spires. I wanted something real and gritty.
I definitely got that.
(My life appears to be characterised by abrupt handbrake turns)
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
More scene-setting. Here I am arriving at Cambridge.
Going from Cambridge to street fundraising was quite a contrast. It was intentional. I was sick of the dreaming spires. I wanted something real and gritty.
I definitely got that.
(My life appears to be characterised by abrupt handbrake turns)
Going from Cambridge to street fundraising was quite a contrast. It was intentional. I was sick of the dreaming spires. I wanted something real and gritty.
I definitely got that.
(My life appears to be characterised by abrupt handbrake turns)
All of this. Word of mouth is the most powerful marketing tool. 👇
For graphic novels, especially adult genre fiction, it's incredibly helpful to review it online, talk about it, recommend it to a friend—adult fiction in the graphic novel space is difficult to place, and nothing convinces readers that they'll like a book more than the personal testimonial.
If you like an author's work, the best thing you can do is buy it. The second best thing you can do is ask your local library to buy it. Or, do both!
November 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
All of this. Word of mouth is the most powerful marketing tool. 👇
Still riding high on the utter delight of the news that my book is on NPR’s “Books We Love” 2025 list.
I’m really proud of this book.
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
I’m really proud of this book.
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Still riding high on the utter delight of the news that my book is on NPR’s “Books We Love” 2025 list.
I’m really proud of this book.
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
I’m really proud of this book.
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
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Thrilled that “This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” has made NPR’s “Books We Love” list!!!!
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
apps.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Thrilled that “This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” has made NPR’s “Books We Love” list!!!!
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
Thrilled that “This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” has made NPR’s “Books We Love” list!!!!
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
apps.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Thrilled that “This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” has made NPR’s “Books We Love” list!!!!
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
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From my WIP.
In 2006-07 I spent a year as a street fundraiser for Greenpeace. Yes, I was one of those irritating do-gooders.
I feel sorry for them when I see fundraisers these days. It was hard in 2006. It must be a lot harder now.
I learned a lot but yes, I regret the dreadlocks.
In 2006-07 I spent a year as a street fundraiser for Greenpeace. Yes, I was one of those irritating do-gooders.
I feel sorry for them when I see fundraisers these days. It was hard in 2006. It must be a lot harder now.
I learned a lot but yes, I regret the dreadlocks.
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
From my WIP.
In 2006-07 I spent a year as a street fundraiser for Greenpeace. Yes, I was one of those irritating do-gooders.
I feel sorry for them when I see fundraisers these days. It was hard in 2006. It must be a lot harder now.
I learned a lot but yes, I regret the dreadlocks.
In 2006-07 I spent a year as a street fundraiser for Greenpeace. Yes, I was one of those irritating do-gooders.
I feel sorry for them when I see fundraisers these days. It was hard in 2006. It must be a lot harder now.
I learned a lot but yes, I regret the dreadlocks.
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One of the greatest ironies, for me, of cancer treatment, is that I’ve always been a goody two shoes when it comes to drug use.
Yet here I was, mainlining hardcore drugs into my veins in order to save my life.
It wasn’t much fun. But I’m glad I did it.
With apologies to @irvinewelsh.bsky.social
Yet here I was, mainlining hardcore drugs into my veins in order to save my life.
It wasn’t much fun. But I’m glad I did it.
With apologies to @irvinewelsh.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
One of the greatest ironies, for me, of cancer treatment, is that I’ve always been a goody two shoes when it comes to drug use.
Yet here I was, mainlining hardcore drugs into my veins in order to save my life.
It wasn’t much fun. But I’m glad I did it.
With apologies to @irvinewelsh.bsky.social
Yet here I was, mainlining hardcore drugs into my veins in order to save my life.
It wasn’t much fun. But I’m glad I did it.
With apologies to @irvinewelsh.bsky.social
From my WIP.
In 2006-07 I spent a year as a street fundraiser for Greenpeace. Yes, I was one of those irritating do-gooders.
I feel sorry for them when I see fundraisers these days. It was hard in 2006. It must be a lot harder now.
I learned a lot but yes, I regret the dreadlocks.
In 2006-07 I spent a year as a street fundraiser for Greenpeace. Yes, I was one of those irritating do-gooders.
I feel sorry for them when I see fundraisers these days. It was hard in 2006. It must be a lot harder now.
I learned a lot but yes, I regret the dreadlocks.
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
From my WIP.
In 2006-07 I spent a year as a street fundraiser for Greenpeace. Yes, I was one of those irritating do-gooders.
I feel sorry for them when I see fundraisers these days. It was hard in 2006. It must be a lot harder now.
I learned a lot but yes, I regret the dreadlocks.
In 2006-07 I spent a year as a street fundraiser for Greenpeace. Yes, I was one of those irritating do-gooders.
I feel sorry for them when I see fundraisers these days. It was hard in 2006. It must be a lot harder now.
I learned a lot but yes, I regret the dreadlocks.
One of the greatest ironies, for me, of cancer treatment, is that I’ve always been a goody two shoes when it comes to drug use.
Yet here I was, mainlining hardcore drugs into my veins in order to save my life.
It wasn’t much fun. But I’m glad I did it.
With apologies to @irvinewelsh.bsky.social
Yet here I was, mainlining hardcore drugs into my veins in order to save my life.
It wasn’t much fun. But I’m glad I did it.
With apologies to @irvinewelsh.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
One of the greatest ironies, for me, of cancer treatment, is that I’ve always been a goody two shoes when it comes to drug use.
Yet here I was, mainlining hardcore drugs into my veins in order to save my life.
It wasn’t much fun. But I’m glad I did it.
With apologies to @irvinewelsh.bsky.social
Yet here I was, mainlining hardcore drugs into my veins in order to save my life.
It wasn’t much fun. But I’m glad I did it.
With apologies to @irvinewelsh.bsky.social
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Finally got my copy of @hayleygullen.com “this might surprise you” graphic novel about breast cancer.
These are just 3 of my favourite pages from the book but if you have or had breast cancer, or know anyone you does you need to get a copy of this
These are just 3 of my favourite pages from the book but if you have or had breast cancer, or know anyone you does you need to get a copy of this
November 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Finally got my copy of @hayleygullen.com “this might surprise you” graphic novel about breast cancer.
These are just 3 of my favourite pages from the book but if you have or had breast cancer, or know anyone you does you need to get a copy of this
These are just 3 of my favourite pages from the book but if you have or had breast cancer, or know anyone you does you need to get a copy of this
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Even though I’m no longer in active breast cancer treatment, my body continues to be extremely complicated and I have lots of tedious health admin.
It must be because I’m special, right? Right?
#cansky
1/3
It must be because I’m special, right? Right?
#cansky
1/3
November 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Even though I’m no longer in active breast cancer treatment, my body continues to be extremely complicated and I have lots of tedious health admin.
It must be because I’m special, right? Right?
#cansky
1/3
It must be because I’m special, right? Right?
#cansky
1/3