Mammograms for 40-49 Years Old Women Improve Breast Cancer Prognosis
A recent Swedish Cancer Institute study revealed that women between the ages of 40–49 who’ve had yearly mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer. and subsequent breast cancer diagnosis fare better than those that don’t.
Support The Maurer Foundation at the Lord & Taylor Shopping Event
Lord & Taylor will be hosting Shop Smart. Do Good!—an exclusive day of special savings and opportunities for The Maurer Foundation to raise thousands of dollars.
Avoid These Human Carcinogens For Breast Health
A complete list of known, probable, and possible cancer-causing substances from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Environmental Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Your health, and by extension your breast health, involves reducing your exposure and your family’s exposure to known carcinogens and questionable chemicals.
Book Review: The Pink Ribbon Diet
The Pink Ribbon Diet is the result of a study that dietitian Mary Flynn performed to look at how a Plant-Based Olive Oil diet (or “PBOO,” for short) can help prevent breast cancer.
Maurer Foundation Announces New Treasurer Kathy Weiss
Kathy Weiss, Ph.D., long time member of The Maurer Foundation Board of Directors, has been elected Treasurer of the Foundation.
Big Thanks To Two New Flamingo Bowl Sponsors
Many thanks to the two latest sponsors of our upcoming Flamingo Bowl—Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP and Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Company, P.C. Certified Accountants.
Capital One Bank to Sponsor Flamingo Bowl
Many thanks to Capital One Bank for becoming a sponsor for our upcoming Flamingo Bowl!
American Cancer Society Report Finds Burden of Breast Cancer Deaths Shifts to Poor
Breast cancer mortality rates declines faster for affluent women than poor women according to American Cancer Society.
Winebow Inc. To Sponsor Flamingo Bowl
Many thanks to Winebow, Inc., maker of Fat Bastard wine, for becoming a Spare Pin sponsor for our upcoming Flamingo Bowl supporting breast cancer prevention!
Childbearing May Increase Risk of Hormone Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer in African-American Women
African-American women are at higher risk for hormoneA chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs. receptor-negative breast cancer, one of the most difficult subtypes to treat, but this risk could be ameliorated somewhat by breast-feeding their children.
The Maurer Foundation Announces Availability of Spanish-Language Breast Health Programs
With the new addition of breast health educator Genesis Bayuelo, The Maurer Foundation is now able to offer breast health programs in Spanish.