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..
Updated American Cancer Society Nutrition Guidelines Stress Need for Supportive Environment
Updated guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of creating social and physical environments that support healthy behaviors.
J. Kings To Sponsor Flamingo Bowl
Many thanks to J. Kings Food Service Professionals, Inc. for becoming a Spare Pin sponsor for our upcoming Flamingo Bowl!
American Cancer Society Report Finds Continued Progress in Reducing Cancer Mortality
Between 2004 and 2008, overall cancer incidenceIncidence refers to the occurrence of new cases of disease or injury in a population over a specified period of time. rates declined by 0.6% per year in men and were stable in women, while cancer death rates decreased by 1.8% per year in men and by 1.6% per year in women.
Thank You For Helping Us Reach Our Annual Fundraising Goal!
With your amazing support we met and beat our $10,000 annual fundraising goal, raising a total of $16,700.50!
Thank You Fat Bastard!
For the ninth year in a row, wine company Fat Bastard donated a portion of their September and October sales to the Maurer Foundation as well as several other breast cancer charities.
Big Thanks to Recent Maurer Foundation Fundraisers
Many thanks to two of our most recent fundraisers, Brasserie 214 and Bill Schlatter and his company Black Rock, who helped raise over $2000 for breast health education.
The Best of the Maurer Foundation Blog: 2011 Edition
The top 10 posts in 2011 from the Maurer Foundation blog.