In October, Cancer Research UK, Britain’s largest cancer research non-profit, began studying the effectiveness of a blood test that uses DNA markers to help determine whether or not an individual has cancer.
In October, Cancer Research UK, Britain’s largest cancer research non-profit, began studying the effectiveness of a blood test that uses DNA markers to help determine whether or not an individual has cancer.
Since breast health education is our mission here at The Maurer Foundation, let’s go through a brief outline of the various types of breast cancer.
Breast cancer survivor Karen Vilord helps women remember their monthly breast self-exams with special pink ribbon bath towels. Read how!
Symptoms, early signs, prognosis and risk factors of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC).
When I began my search for summer internships, I was not quite sure what direction I wanted to go in. As I searched postings on my college’s career development site, I came across a posting for an internship at the Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education. This post immediately jumped out at me because I [...]
Whether you are a slow eater, a fast eater, or somewhere in between, we all have our unique food habits. Unfortunately, many of our bad food habits can cause us to gain weight, and excessive weight is one of the main risk factors for breast cancer. It is important to recognize your bad food habits, so that [...]
Do you often have trouble sleeping at night? A good night’s sleep is so important to maintain both a healthy mind and body. Here are some simple things you can do to improve your sleep patterns! -Get 30 minutes of outdoor time each day. It is important to get some bright light because it helps to [...]
1. Coleslaw or Potato Salad? Coleslaw. Even though both coleslaw and potato salad are filled with mayonnaise, Coleslaw is the better choice. Cabbage in coleslaw is dense with sulforaphane, a chemical that boosts your body’s production of enzymes that fight off cancer. However, if you must eat potato salad, choose a German-style mustard-based potato salad [...]
Here are some tips on making your holiday BBQ fit into a long term healthy diet that reduces the risk factors for breast cancer.
The fight to beat breast cancer is no doubt a difficult journey, requiring a great deal of emotional strength. I am truly amazed by the determination and positivity exhibited by breast cancer patients, especially those who must fight their battle in the public eye. Countless celebrity breast cancer survivors have helped to create even greater [...]