Coming Soon:
A Story of Cancer, Bias, and Courage
In her debut memoir, Fruit from the Manchineel Tree, Dr. Yvette Colón confronts two battles: a devastating pancreatic cancer diagnosis and the medical racism she never expected to face as a doctor. What she initially believed would be a fight for her life transformed into a reckoning with a system designed to dismiss voices like hers.
Advocating for Health Equity:
Driving Change Through Every Story
As a pancreatic cancer survivor and medical professional, Dr. Yvette Colón knows how medical racism can influence a patient’s experience and care. She’s on a mission to empower others by sharing knowledge and resources, helping individuals navigate systemic challenges, and inspiring them to advocate for themselves.
Insights and Guidance from Both Sides of the White Coat
On her blog, Dr. Yvette Colón shares powerful truths about survival, the impact of racism, and the experience of being dismissed by a healthcare system meant to heal. She challenges providers and institutions to confront inequities and take meaningful action.
With honesty and compassion, she equips readers with tools to advocate for themselves, navigate care confidently, and begin healing on their own terms.
“Was he not listening to us? I thought to myself. I couldn’t comprehend his failure to acknowledge the intolerable conditions of being bedridden for five days, unable to eat or drink, losing weight, and having dangerously low blood counts. The physical pain and emotional distress were overwhelming.”
An excerpt from her debut memoir “Fruit from the Manchineel Tree“
Bring Dr. Yvette Colón to Your Stage
Dr. Yvette Colón speaks with the rare clarity of someone who’s lived the full spectrum of care, as a provider, as a patient, and now as a passionate advocate. With deeply personal stories and a sharp understanding of systemic inequities, she brings truth, empathy, and urgency to every audience. Whether you’re planning a conference, podcast, or panel, her voice sparks reflection and inspires
change.