Breast Implants Linked to Rare Form of Lymphoma
What Do We Know About the Lymphoma-Breast Implant Link? Lymphoma is a blood cancer. The cancer linked to breast implantsA saline or silicone filled sac used during plastic surgery to enlarge or restore the shape of the breast., known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), is a rare form of lymphoma that is classified as a non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). According to the...
Maurer Foundation Receives Generous We Care Grant
Thank you to the Nassau County Bar Association for providing The Maurer Foundation a WE CARE Fund grant of $5,000! We would like to express our utmost gratitude to Co-Chairs, Marc C. Gann and Sarika Kapoor, and the WE CARE Fund advisory committee! The WE CARE funding...
Melanoma’s Link To Breast Cancer: What You Can Do
With the first days of summer upon us, now is the time people start thinking about beaches, barbecues, boating, working on tans and hopefully, sun protection. But what does sun exposure have to do with breast cancer? The Melanoma-Breast Cancer Link While tanning and...
Pink Aid’s Generous Funding Helps to Extend our Reach to Vulnerable Communities
For the third year in a row, the Maurer Foundation has been awarded funding by Pink Aid of Long Island. Pink Aid’s grant will support the Foundation’s Bilingual Outreach Program, promoting breast health awareness to uninsured and lower socioeconomic...
Another Great Year Participating in the 14th Annual LI2Day Walk!
The Maurer Foundation was thrilled to once again partner with LI2Day to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer right here on Long Island. Walkers, volunteers, supporters, and breast cancer survivors converged on Smith Point Park in Shirley...
Breast Cancer Rates Increasing Among Asian Americans
Researchers examined breast cancer incidenceIncidence refers to the occurrence of new cases of disease or injury in a population over a specified period of time. rates among seven Asian American ethnic groups in this new study. FREMONT, CA (April 10, 2017) — In contrast to other US racial/ethnic groups, Asian Americans have experienced steadily increasing breast cancer rates over...
The Maurer Foundation Extends its Reach Across the Country
California resident, Yim Ping Mo has become the most recent person to become certified as a Maurer Foundation Breast Health Educator. Ping is a Nurse Practitioner who is currently working at the Chinese Hospital Outpatient Center located in Dale City, California. Her...
Our Take on the Kardashian Genetic Testing Episode
While general information on breast cancer shows up in mainstream media all the time, it's pretty rare that geneticInherited characteristics. testing and the breast cancer geneA sequence in the DNA which can be passed down from parent to child. Genes helps determine physical and functional traits for the body. BRCA are discussed. That's why we were excited when we heard that the reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians...
Why I am walking in the LI2DayWalk
Why am I walking at the LI2Day Walk on June 10th? I am walking in honor of my mom who was diagnosed over a quarter of a century ago. I still remember my dad driving her every day for weeks from their home in Nassau County to Manhattan for her radiation treatment. The...
Do Dairy Products Increase Risk For Breast Cancer?
Mainstream health news about dairy is conflicting. Between scary data about recombinant bovine growth hormones (rBGH), estrogenA female sex hormone that is primarily produced by the ovaries. Its primary function is to regulate the menstrual cycle and assist in the production of secondary sex characteristics such as breasts. It may even play a role in the production of cancer cells in the breast tissue., fat and antibiotics on one end and on the other end the health benefits of vitamin D, calcium, minerals, and protein, it's hard to know if...
Registered Nurses at Molloy College Further their Education on Breast Health
In February, twelve Registered Nurses who are taking coursework to attain their Baccalaureate degree at Molloy College participated in a training course offered through the Maurer Foundation to expand their knowledge of breast health. This daylong training...
East Islip High School’s Medical Academy Students Train to Become Junior Breast Health Educators
Twenty-five students from the Medical Academy, established by East Islip High School, participated in the Maurer Foundation’s Peer Education program. The students in the Medical Academy have expressed the desire to pursue a career in the medical field, and all had to...