A recent article by Gina Kolata in the New York Times has led to some confusion about the benefits of cancer screening, particularly in the case of screening for breast cancer. The American Cancer Society has recently stated in a journal article that the benefits of detecting many cancers (especially breast and prostate) have been [...]
Recently, a Springfield Massachusetts man was penalized for wearing a pink tie to work to show support for breast cancer awareness. William Jones, 46, faced a one-day suspension for breaking the Springfield MA Transit District’s dress code. St. John’s Hospital and the American Cancer Society have been promoting the “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign, encouraging [...]
Hey there fashionistas! As you may already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and there are lots of great shops donating to the cause—that’s right, you can look fabulous AND contribute to a very worthy cause. Stores like shopbop.com and Bloomingdale’s have some great offers going on right now. Here are our picks for [...]
At The Maurer Foundation, we are blessed to be part of a community of supporters and friends who are connected to many other wonderful organizations who enrich our lives and make Long Island a wonderful place to live. This week a number of my board members and I were fortunate to attend a dinner for [...]
Hello Everyone! Welcome to The Maurer Foundation Blog! We are so grateful for your interest and support and welcome any questions or comments you may have. The purpose of this blog is to provide women and men of all ages with up-to-date news and information about breast health and breast cancer. Dr. Maurer, professionals in [...]