Shannon May

Cytopathology Fellow @UVA_Pathology. Former medical laboratory scientist. Wife, mom, and bookworm.

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

#OpenAccess! Timely recognition of TFE3-rearranged renal cell carcinoma’s distinct cytomorphologic and histomorphologic features is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

https://t.co/jomsBVT3q9

@IUMedSchool @NU_Pathology #CytoPath

[UVA Pathology @UVA_Pathology]

PGY-3 and Chief Resident Natalie Hillerson presenting her work with co-resident Selveras Zayed (@selveras_stains) on autopsy and wellness during this afternoon’s poster session! #USCAP2025

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

#USCAP2025 | Following @Sinchita_Roy's presentation, our EIC @bfaquin presents on the @WHO Reporting System for Head and Neck Cytopathology. Dr. Faquin co-authored this 2024 article on thyroid nodules w/ DICER1 mutations or PTEN alterations: https://t.co/OjFcFaezMv #CytoPath

[Shannon May @SMayMD]

@erinjsaunders @UVA_Pathology Congratulations! You are going to do so well here!

[Shannon May @SMayMD]

@katcollmd What do you use the WT1 for?

[Vanda Torous MD @VandaTorousMD]

Cervical lymph node FNA: Hodgkin lymphoma

This case had both classic binucleated Reed-Sternberg cells as well as mononuclear and multinucleated RS cell variants

#CytoPath #PathTwitter

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

💥#OpenAccess: FNA and effusion cytology of thoracic SMARCA4–deficient undifferentiated tumor and SMARCA4-deficient NSCLC: A multi-institutional experience with 27 patients

https://t.co/Tqu0XuvXYM

#CytoPath @PathPro @SatturwarSwati @smlungpathguy @ZallesNicole

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

New! FNAC is a highly accurate and specific test for lymph node (LN) pathology, especially in the pediatric population. The incorporation of the Sydney system helps to achieve uniformity and reproducibility in LN cytology diagnosis.

https://t.co/9Z7C3wl2PR

#CytoPath #FNAPath

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

🌍 #WorldCancerDay's not over yet! We're still doing our part to raise cancer awareness today (and every day) in #CytoPath.

🧵Read this thread to access recent, high-impact articles published in Cancer Cytopathology! 👇

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

#Cancer doesn’t recognize borders, but our approach to it can vary across the globe. Read how thyroid #FNA molecular practices differ between Western and Asian countries.

https://t.co/GWdoywcpCj

#WorldCancerDay #CytoPath

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

🌍 On #WorldCancerDay, read the latest on the surprising link between organ transplant meds and skin cancer risk. Why are specialized care and vigilant follow-ups crucial for transplant patients? Find out more 👇

https://t.co/tbCMKThQXe

#CytoPath @bfaquin

[Shannon May @SMayMD]

@olsonplanner Every medical school interview day had a session with the financial aid office that invariably included something to the effect of: “Don’t worry about affording medical school—you can get PSLF.”

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

🌍 On #WorldCancerDay, revisit a study on mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC)! How effective is FNA biopsy for high-grade vs. low-grade MEC? Check out the detailed findings and stunning cytology images here:
https://t.co/YmO3L8cAdS

#CytoPath @bfaquin

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

Climate change negatively impacts cancer risk and fuels health disparities across the globe. 🌍

This 2-part series by @seattlebryn & @bfaquin highlights some of these challenges:

Pt 1: https://t.co/secr1vcB9a
Pt 2: https://t.co/0Nkn0KTckl

#WorldCancerDay #CytoPath

[Shannon May @SMayMD]

@leon_metlay Are there any good ways to distinguish in vivo vs ex vivo sickling in placentas? Or do you just look for other changes of malperfusion?

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

Don't skip the final Short Course of #ASCyto24 today at 10:00am! "Mentorship with Purpose: An Interactive Workshop to Accelerate Your Career, Empower Others, Ignite Connections" from EB member @Alaricelowe

Read a bit of Dr. Lowe's spectacular work here: https://t.co/9NIOklvyJf

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

9:30am today! 🕤 Mastering Renal FNA: Unveiling Diagnostic Precision Through Systematic Approach features our EB member @barkanga and is the final Sign-out with the Professor of #ASCyto24!

Check out her recent paper on FNA of renal lesions here: https://t.co/jlUMVw6O4G

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

Today at 8:00am! 🕗 Pediatric Thyroid Cytology: Challenging Cases from Across the Atlantic. This is Digital Slide Workshop 5 presented by Associate Editor @DianaEstherossi and EB member @DrVivianWeiss. #ASCyto24

Revisit Dr. Rossi's related work here: https://t.co/8S82CeGo2w

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

Starting 8:00am today at #ASCyto24! Sign-out with our Editorial Board member @aakasharmand and discover Diagnostic Clues and Challenges in Everyday Thyroid Cytology.

Revisit his seminal 2016 work on NIFTP here: https://t.co/qtfdnuwDnK

[Cancer Cytopathology @CancerCytopath]

There is still time to attend the 8:00am #ASCyto24 Ultrasound Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Workshop with Drs. Ron Balassanian and Poonam Vohra! Grow your skills and training in this minimally invasive, cost-effective diagnostic tool.

@BalassanianRon @PoonamVohra3