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.
How The Maurer Foundation Has Made A Difference in 2011
A review of all the schools, clubs, events, and businesses we’ve given breast health seminars at in 2011.
The Maurer Foundation Office Has Moved!
We have moved to Hauppauge! Please note, our address and phone number are different but our emails are the same. See our contact us page for more info.
Test Could Detect Breast Cancers Earlier in Young, High-risk African-American Women
Certain cancer signaling pathways that are activated in aggressive cancer can be detected very early, even in precancerous cells, among young African-American women at high risk for breast cancer. This may allow for earlier detection and prevention of cancer.
Halloween Bash Raises Over $5000 For Breast Cancer
In honor of Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness month, Costumes For a Cure, a private fundraising event, raised over $5000 for the Maurer Foundation and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Think Pink Day at Schreiber High School in Port Washington
Schreiber High School celebrates breast cancer awareness month with ribbons, buttons, tattoos, baked goods and even pink mohawks.