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.
A Brief History of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer has probably been around as long as humans.
Soy Isoflavone Supplements Did Not Provide Breast Cancer Protections
Although soy-based foods appear to have a protective effect, we are not seeing the same effect with supplementation using isolated components of soy.
The Maurer Foundation Raises Awareness & Funds at Sachem’s Think Pink & Heritage Days
The girls basketball team of Sachem High School East dedicated their annual program day, Feburary 4, to raise awareness for breast cancer and fundraise for The Maurer Foundation.
Estrogen And Breast Cancer
High 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. levels in the body are believed to dramatically increase our risk of breast cancer.
What American Heart Month Has To Do With Breast Cancer
The simple truth is that many of the humanity’s biggest killers, like heart disease and cancer, share the same risk factorsAnything that increases or decreases a person’s chance of developing a disease..