cancer survivorship

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    The Unspoken Option: Why Are Cool Caps Still a Secret in U.S. Cancer Care?

    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.

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    What I Shared at the Toastmasters Meeting

    Dr. Yvette Colón challenges the “hero survivor” myth in her Toastmasters speech, sharing a more honest, inclusive view of cancer survivorship.