New Study Shows Breast Implants May Reduce Breast Cancer Survival Rates
The researchers found that women with implants had a 26% higher risk of being diagnosed at a later stage of breast cancer than those without, coupled with a 38% higher risk of death from breast cancer than those women without implants.
New Study Suggests Aspirin May Help Fight Breast Cancer
New research suggests some breast cancer cell growth might be significantly reduced—and possibly prevented in the first place—by consistent low doses of aspirin.
National Volunteer Week is Here—Get Involved and Make a Difference!
This week, people are encouraged to volunteer, and The Maurer Foundation has plenty of ways in which you can participate!
Smoking and Breast Cancer
Not only is smoking a risk factor for breast cancer, but the younger a smoker picks up the habit, the higher the risk becomes.
Help Us Celebrate Alcohol Awareness Month
This April marks the twenty-sixth annual Alcohol Awareness Month, a longtime effort to raise awareness and understanding about the disease of alcoholism, sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism And Drug Dependence.
From Stance to Swing: Ten Tips for Golf Beginners
Attention Long Island Golfers! With the 18th Annual Maurer Foundation Golf Classic now just over a month away on May 9th, here’s 10 tips for beginner golfers to help you gear up for the green.
April is National Cancer Control Month
During April, organizations and community groups across the country will work to raise awareness on the importance of cancer prevention and early detection.
Charity Shopping Event Raises Funds for Long Island Breast Health Education
Long Island shoppers came out to Impulse Boutique in Port Washington to support The Maurer Foundation’s breast health education programs.
Maurer Foundation Paints the Mall Red (and Pink!)
On Saturday, February 23, as part of American Heart Month, the Maurer Foundation joined other Long Island health organizations at Huntington’s Walt Whitman Shops to Paint the Mall Red.
Empowering Health on International Women’s Day
Today, on March 8th, celebrate International Women’s Day with The Maurer Foundation! This day, which honors women’s achievements and advancements across the globe, is celebrated by organizations of all kinds, including an annual recognition by the UN—and, in recent years, the illustrious honor of a special Google logo.
Maurer Foundation and Impulse Boutique Team Up for Long Island Breast Health Fundraiser
All day March 12th, 2013, 10% of purchases from the fab women’s clothing boutique, Impulse, will go to The Maurer Foundation.
Breast Cancer and Women Under 40
What do women under 40 need to know about breast cancer?