Is Intestinal Bacteria a Colorectal Cancer Link in Black Americans?
Black Americans have higher rates of colorectal cancer when compared to rates in non-Hispanic white Americans, but what are the reasons why? Here’s a look at one research study.
Colorectal Cancer Advanced Treatments and Clinical Trial Benefits
Dr. Fola May shares insight about new colorectal cancer treatments under study and new methodologies in development for screening.
Overview of Colorectal Cancer Treatment Landscape
Dr. Fola May shares an overview of the primary treatment methods in use and care team members colorectal cancer patients may meet with for treatment.
Colorectal Cancer Risk and the Role of Screening
Dr. Fola May explains how the introduction of screening has changed colorectal cancer rates and how the survival rate varies by cancer stage.
Is There a Connection Between Colorectal Cancer and Diet?
Dr. Fola May explains changing colorectal cancer incidence rates in different age and racial/ethnic groups, updated screening guidelines, and risk factors under research.
Is Prevalence of Colorectal Cancer Increasing Among Some Populations?
Dr. Fola May shares the foods that some studies have shown to be factors for colorectal cancer – and which foods and nutrients can help reduce colorectal cancer risks.
What Disparities Are Seen in Colorectal Cancer Treatment?
Dr. Fola May shares insight about disparities between patient groups, time to diagnosis and treatment, and lifestyle factors that can increase colorectal cancer risk.
Can Routine Lab Tests Give Insight Into Colorectal Health?
Dr. Fola May shares insight about when lab tests become helpful in diagnosing colorectal cancer and advice to help ensure colorectal cancer is detected early on.
Is Colorectal Cancer Hereditary?
Dr. Fola May answers a question about whether colorectal cancer is hereditary and shares advice about screening guidelines.
What Are Known Risk Factors of Colorectal Cancer?
Dr. Fola May shares risk factors that show a higher likelihood of colorectal cancer incidence and advice for decreasing your risk.
What Symptoms Are Associated With Colorectal Cancer?
Dr. Fola May shares insight about the likelihood of colorectal cancer symptoms, symptoms that patients might experience, and when it's vital to seek medical care.
What Are the Stages of Colorectal Cancer?
Dr. Fola May from UCLA Health explains colorectal cancer progression, the characteristics of each stage, and why early diagnosis is important.
Colorectal Cancers Defined and Their Diagnosis
Dr. Fola May from UCLA Health explains colorectal cancer, how it develops, and how screening can help prevent colorectal cancer development.
Heart Behind the White Coat | Folasade May, MD, PhD
Dr. Folasade May shares her decision to pursue a career in medicine, places where she connects with patients, and her advice for BIPOC students considering the study of medicine.