Champions for Charity 2023 Kicks Off the Holiday Season
A big thank you to all of the friends and supporters who joined us for an evening of shopping and merriment as we kicked off Champions for Charity weekend at a special event hosted by Ralph Lauren at Americana Manhasset....
2023 Charitable Events Score Big in October
We are proud to recognize our partners who raised funds on our behalf by holding innovative community fundraisers. For ideas on how you can host your own fundraiser contact our Event Manager, Katie Vernal, for access to our...
Optimizing Breast Conservation Surgery Outcomes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2I2ROwKR4s Video Courtesy of New York Plastic Surgical Group
What is the difference between genetic and genomic testing?
As a geneticInherited characteristics. counselor, I talk about genetic testing with individuals who have a personal or family history of cancer. We discuss the chance that their cancer or their relative’s cancer might be inherited, and review the option of testing to determine if they carry an...
Ask the Plastic Surgeon: Can women with breast implants still get their mammograms?
Yes, women with implants can certainly get mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer.. Breast implantsA saline or silicone filled sac used during plastic surgery to enlarge or restore the shape of the breast. for cosmetic augmentation reasons can be placed either under the chest muscle or just above the muscle but below the glandular tissue. There are different indications for each placement....
What to Expect During Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer
As a radiation oncologistA physician who specializes in the treatment of cancer using high energy x-rays. A radiologist, by contrast, is expert in the diagnosis of diseases through the use of x-rays., I find that many breast cancer patients and their family members are anxious when they meet me for the first time. Patients have often already undergone surgery, and many have already met with a medical oncologistA doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. to discuss the possibility...
Ask the Plastic Surgeon: Does breast reduction surgery lower the risk for breast cancer?
Yes, by removing a significant portion of breast tissue during a breast reduction procedure, your risk is lowered by reducing the amount of tissue that could potentially undergo cancerous transformation. There is clearly still a cancer risk since there is plenty of...
What’s Cookin’ with Team Maurer
Welcome to our newest series, What's Cookin' with Team Maurer, where you can find some quick, easy, and healthy meals to add to your weekly menu! Planning your weekly meals can be daunting, but check out what Team Maurer is cooking up because healthy doesn't have to...
FDA Updates Mammography Regulations to Require Reporting of Breast Density Information and Enhance Facility Oversight
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published updates to the mammography regulations to, among other things, require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts, strengthen the FDA’s oversight and enforcement of facilities and...
2022 Third Party Event Fundraisers
We are proud to recognize our partners who raised funds on our behalf by holding innovative community fundraisers. For ideas on how you can host your own fundraiser download our Third Party Event Toolkit. For the ninth...
Is Intermittent Fasting Worth the Weight?
Obesity and being overweight are the cause of a number of major health concerns including 13 types of cancer, including breast cancer. As a result, many seek out methods to help with weight management in an effort to reduce risk. Most recently, intermittent fasting (IF) has taken the spotlight as a method to help achieve this goal.
Healthier Holiday Cookie Recipe
Stick to your wellness goals AND eat delicious cookies?? Seems like a good plan to us! Eating healthy foods that are also delicious isn't impossible. This holiday season enjoy this healthier, but still incredibly tasty chocolate chip cookie recipe. This recipe cuts...