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.💙

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

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

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 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

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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

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...#colonoscopy.

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

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

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

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

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!

Months of planning our first annual #DressinBlueDay came to fruition today at UCI Health! ☑️Educating staff and visitors about CRC ☑️Trivia and prizes, courtesy of @fightcrc.bsky.social and Colon Cancer Coalition ☑️Photo station ☑️Line dancing - physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor!

Happy #DressInBlueDay #MayLabUCLA #ColorectalCancerAwareness @dgsomucla.bsky.social

March is #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth and #StandUpToCancer scientists Dr. Fola May and Dr. Nicolette Rodriguez share what you need to know! 💡 If you have a family history of colorectal cancer or are the age of 45 and older, talk to your doctor about getting screened today.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Check out our @UCLAHealth FAQ "What to Know About Colorectal Cancer." 👉🏾 www.uclahealth.org/news/article... #CRC #ColorectalCancer #UCLAColonChampion #screening #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

March is #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth Join us @UCLAHealth on March 5th for our annual inflatable colon event! 🗓️ March 5th ⌚️9am to 1pm 📍 UCLA Ronald Regan Hospital plaza

This will have a crippling financial impact on academic institutions, increase unemployment, & stifle science The $47B NIH budget generates ~$93B in economic activity/yr. Unparalleled 2.46-fold ROI. nearly every new drug has an origin in science funded by NIH incl pharma/biotch

Thrilled to share this work examining #ColorectalCancer screening AND modalities at Federally Qualified Health Centers! Huge thanks to @drfolamay.bsky.social and #HRSA for facilitating this rare examination of the patient perspective on screening. Check it out 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.pm...

Is pubmed seriously down? This is scary. Anyone else in the scientific community getting an error page? #pubmed #pubmeddown?

Great to see so many members of the #AGAGastroSquad like @drfolamay.bsky.social in this @nytimes.com article to help patients understand their gut health! Read more 👉🏼 www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/w....

This month in the AGA Journals DEI section: #SandraQuezada & I reflect on the past 2.5 yrs as eds & what's ahead 📝"Continuing the Commitment to DEI Within AGA Journals" 👉🏾 authors.elsevier.com/a/1kU1j5UiFS... @amergastroassn.bsky.social @aga-cgh.bsky.social @gastroenterology.bsky.social #GI #DEI

10 Gut Myths, Corrected! Thank you, @nytimes.com, for helping us to dispel these myths! www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/w... #GI #Gastroenterology #Wellness #GutHealth

See our most recent #MayLabUCLA pub by #MeganAaronson &team We worked w colleagues at HRSA & UDS data to better understand why #colorectalcancer #screening rates are low in federally qualified health centers 👉🏾 authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S... #gastroenterology #healthequity #cancerprevention

Seems a fitting day to become official on @bsky.app. Here to share and learn all things re: chronic disease and cancer prevention and wellness. Huge advocate for health equity, access to care, and evidence-based care. ♥️ More about #MayLabUCLA 👉🏾 www.uclahealth.org/departments/...