From Healthcare Provider to Pancreatic Survivor | Dr Yvette Colón Advocating for Health Equity for BIPOC Patients
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In Fruit from the Manchineel Tree, Dr. Yvette Colón faces the devastating news of what is often considered a terminal cancer yet finds herself battling more than just the disease. As a doctor, she assumed she would be protected from systemic biases. Instead, she is forced to confront the inequities of the healthcare system.
Her Mission as a Healthcare Equity Advocate
Dr. Yvette Colón’s mission is to empower individuals in marginalized communities to advocate for equitable healthcare. As a survivor and medical professional, she strives to expose systemic racism while inspiring resilience and championing patient dignity.
Insights from the Front Lines of Survival and Advocacy
On her blog, Dr. Yvette Colón shares reflections from her journey as a pancreatic cancer survivor, former healthcare provider, and patient advocate. Through honest storytelling and practical guidance, her posts empower readers to navigate the healthcare system, challenge systemic racism, and reclaim their voices.
“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“
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Dr. Yvette Colón brings powerful storytelling, lived experience, and professional insight to every stage she steps on. From diagnosis to clarity, from healer to patient, her journey offers a rare and urgent lens into the harsh reality of medical racism. As a pancreatic cancer survivor, former healthcare provider, and passionate advocate for equity, she speaks candidly about patient empowerment and resilience in the face of adversity. Whether at conferences, podcasts, or community events, her voice challenges systems and inspires change.
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