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.
What is a Mammogram & How Does It Detect Breast Cancer?
Description of mammogram, sample mammography x-rays, when to get a mammogram, screening vs. diagnostic mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer., other types of breast imaging, and what to do before your first mammogram.
Garden City Holiday Light Show Raises Money For Breast Cancer
A house in Garden City, accepting donations to the Maurer foundation, is lit up with more than 20,000 lights, meticulously synchronized to holiday music.
Weight And Breast Cancer Risk
Excessive weight and obesity in particular is one of the several major risk factorsAnything that increases or decreases a person’s chance of developing a disease. for breast cancer. Learn what obesity and BMI is, who is at risk for it, how obesity increases breast cancer risk, and how to reduce your risk of obesity.
Following Cancer Prevention Guidelines Lowers Risk of Death from Cancer, Heart Disease, All Causes
A study finds nonsmokers who followed recommendations for cancer prevention had a lower risk of death from cancer, as well as cardiovascular disease, and all-causes.
Anti-Cancer Food Spotlight: Apples
Learn how apples fight cancer, great cancer-fighting recipes and how (and why) to eat the peels and why to avoid the juice.
Scientific Evidence Supports Breast Cancer Screening For Women in Their 40s
Strong scientific evidence and public demand exists for screening Canadian women aged 40-49 for breast cancer, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) said today in response to new screening guidelines released by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.
Lives Touched Annually By The Maurer Foundation On the Rise
A 2008-2011 bar graph that shows the increase in students, clubs, community event attendees, and businesses we’ve educated about breast health.