Checklists, worksheets, support links, and guides to empower patients and survivors as they navigate the healthcare system.
Scalp cooling, also known as “cool caps,” is a proven method that can help chemotherapy patients reduce hair loss and preserve dignity during treatment. Yet in the U.S., this option remains largely unspoken, rarely offered, inconsistently covered, and often discovered only after treatment begins. Dr. Yvette Colón explores the science, the barriers, and why every patient deserves to know this choice exists.
When I was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the appointments came fast like a conveyor belt I couldn’t step off. Between scans, bloodwork, and learning an entirely new language of medical terms, it felt impossible to keep up. In this post, I’m breaking down those confusing terms like Whipple, FOLFIRINOX, and CA 19-9 into plain language. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or supporting someone who is, I hope this helps ease a little of the fear and confusion that come with hearing, “You have pancreatic cancer.”
A candid look at the emotional and practical lessons I had to learn quickly after hearing the words no one ever expects: “You have pancreatic cancer.”
Dr. Yvette Colón explains what health equity is, how it differs from health disparities, and why systemic racism in healthcare demands urgent change.
Dr. Yvette Colón shares 8 practical tips to help newly diagnosed cancer patients prepare for their first oncology appointment with clarity and confidence.
