Fola May MD PhD

Kicked off the morning w/ a presentation from cancer epidemiologist Becky Siegel, MPH (@americancancersoc.bsky.social), at the @theaacr.bsky.social Conference on the Rise in Early-Onset Cancers.
Her work is shaping what we know, & we're proud to have her help guide our #EOCRC Global Collaborative.💙

Thank you!!!

Excited to have heard from @drfolamay.bsky.social, #FightCRC board member & part of our #EOCRC Epidemiological Tools Workgroup, as she presented on racial and ethnic disparities across the EOCRC continuum in the U.S.

Grateful for her expertise & leadership.💪
#AACRearlyonset25 @theaacr.bsky.social

New pub describing our 5-yr study to increase the number of people w high-risk colon/rectal #polyps that receive timely surveillance colonoscopy.
New strides in #colorectalcancer prevention!

Grateful to #NIH for supporting this trial @uclahealth.org

👉🏾https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1mATT5WqQh65sO

More coverage of our recent #JAMA paper on #colorectalcancer screening in people under age 50.

"Just send them a FIT Kit"
@gastroendonews

👉🏾 www.gastroendonews.com/a/6jMBAA/t

@dgsomucla.bsky.social

Colorectal cancer screening in LGBTQIA+ people: an urgent call for equity Worldwide, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality and the third most common cancer, with incidence rates increasing among individuals younger than 50 years.1 Althoug...

Congrats to our medical student, Vidhi Singh on her latest publication in Lancet Gastroenterology& Hepatology:

"Colorectal cancer screening in LGBTQIA+ people: an urgent call for equity"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Co-auths: Alexander Goldowsky; David Russo; Jayraan Badiee
@uclahealth.org

Postdoctoral Position in Digestive Diseases - May Lab 2025-2026 University of California, Los Angeles is hiring. Apply now!

The May Lab at UCLA is hiring!

Looking for a postdoc position in cancer prevention and control research?

Check it out👉🏾 recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10676

More information about May Lab here:
www.uclahealth.org/departments/...

recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10676

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of precancerous polyps, study finds The research, which included 29,000 women, could offer insights into the rise in rates of colorectal cancer among younger adults.

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of precancerous colon polyps, study finds

Great new study by Dr. Andy Chan @mgbresearch.bsky.social and colleagues!

www.nbcnews.com/health/cance...

#crc #colorectalcancer

We’ve endorsed a new Canadian guideline for endoscopic management of nonvariceal, nonpeptic ulcer bleeding. Published in AGA-Gastro.bsky.social, this guideline provides specific recommendations for managing malignant tumors, Mallory-Weiss tears, Dieulafoy’s lesions, and GAVE.

🔗 buff.ly/cUd56yJ

NEXUS 2025 hosted on Whova October 3 – 5, 2025, New York, NY

Unwavering support.
A celebration of excellence for Black women.
Undeniable forces of change unifying to change the world of medicine. 👩🏽‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️👩🏿‍⚕️
#Blackwomeninmedicine #ABGHNEXUS25 #Blackwomeninhealthcare bit.ly/ABGHNEXUS25

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#gastrosky #oncsky

Black–White disparities across the colorectal cancer care continuum in the USA Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology - In the USA, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of death and a public health challenge due to persisting disparities between Black and...

So great to see this labor of love published!
👉🏾 rdcu.be/exb0r

Honored to work w/ #SamirGupta, #WintaMehtsun, & #AhmedinJemal on a comprehensive overview of Black–White #disparities across the #CRC continuum in the US

@natrevgastrohep.nature.com
@nature.com
#colorectalcancer @dgsomucla.bsky.social

Worsening Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in United States Federally Qualified Health Centers

👉🏾https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1lG0Y5UiFSoZC0

Advancements in Noninvasive Colorectal Cancer Screening, with Fola May, MD, PhD May discusses currently available NITs for colorectal cancer screening, the continued importance of colonoscopy, and the emergence of blood-based tests.

We spoke with @drfolamay @UCLAHealth about different NITs available for colorectal cancer screening, including the emergence of new blood-based tests, and the continued importance of #colonoscopy.

Full interview: www.hcplive.com/view...

Leaving the Scrubs & Heels Leadership Summit (@ScrubsNHeels) feeling motivated & energized.

Grateful for this community @dcharabaty.bsky.social & @ibd-afzali.bsky.social have built.

🙏🏾 @aasmashaukatmd.bsky.social for co-hosting w/ me!
#mindsetforsuccess #womenstrong #findyourfriends #ScrubsNHeels25

Thank you so much!

Starting off the #scrubsandheels2025 leadership summit with discussing finding your why led by the incredible #DrAnitaAfzali @dcharabaty.bsky.social @drfolamay.bsky.social @aasmashaukatmd.bsky.social

Early detection is essential!

The earlier cancer is detected, the greater the chance of survival. #StandUpToCancer is committed to funding research focused on cancer interception and advances in early detection. This #CancerPreventionandEarlyDetectionMonth, learn more about our innovative approach at StandUpToCancer.org.

Black patients are 40% more likely to die CRC than other groups. Why?

1️⃣ Delayed diagnoses (less access to screenings & symptom awareness).
2️⃣ Barriers to care (insurance gaps, distrust in healthcare systems).
3️⃣Underrepresentation in clinical trials & precision medicine.

#Onco404 #OncSky #MedSky

@amergastroassn.bsky.social @amcollegegastro.bsky.social @dgsomucla.bsky.social @fightcrc.bsky.social @crcequity.bsky.social @crcequity.bsky.social

This #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth, we continue to highlight that significant disparities exist in #colorectalcancer.
For a healthier nation, we must address health inequities.

#CRC #ColorectalCancer #UCLAColonChampion #colonoscopy #screening #FIT #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #DressInBlueDay

Supporting advocates from @fightcrc.bsky.social with volunteers for the United in Blue installation are members of the #ACGfamily in DC area under leadership of PR Chair Dr. Reezwana Chowdhury!

#ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #ColorectalCancerScreeningSavesLives #GastroSky

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The most important test for colorectal cancer is the test that gets done. 🙌 While being treated for a stomach infection, Rosa Miguel received an at-home colorectal cancer test at her local clinic as part of the #StandUpToCancer Colorectal Cancer Health Equity Dream Team’s efforts.

Our government affairs committee chair @shaziamsiddique.bsky.social shares our vision at @fightcrc.bsky.social’s #UnitedInBlue rally: a world free of colorectal cancer.

We call on everyone to prioritize CRC screening and research funding to ensure a better future for all. 💪🏼💙

Today’s the day! We’ll be in D.C. on the National Mall with @fightcrc.bsky.social and partners in the CRC community for the #UnitedInBlue rally. Follow along as we raise awareness about the importance of CRC screening and research. It’s time to #PrioritizeCRC!

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