A “Psi” of Relief for Chemo Patients
New drug-free wristbands called Psi Bands (pronounced "sigh") are providing relief for nausea due to pregnancy, travel, anesthesia and yes - chemotherapyTreatment with drugs to destroy or slow down the growth of cancer cells. Often referred to as systematic treatment, because it acts throughout the body, as opposed to localized treatments, like surgery or radiation.. Created by two fashion forward moms, Carla and Romy, the bands are FDA cleared and latex free. They come in five...
Tis’ the Season to Give!
Recently, Americana Manhasset did a month long program where $5 from each gift certificate sold throughout the month (of October) would benefit The Maurer Foundation along with Manhasset Womens Coalition Against Breast Cancer. The program was very sucessful netting...
Mitzvah Mania!
Last week I attended an American Business Associates meeting and met Sheri Lapidus, the co-founder of Mitzvah Market. MitzvahMarket.com is a place where anyone who’s planning a mitzvah should begin. I invited Sheri to visit us at the Maurer Foundation. During our...
The Anti-Cancer Diet As Seen On Dr. Oz.
Recently Dr. Oz did a show on foods that will help you reduce your risk of cancer. By making smart decisions every time you visit the grocery store, you can greatly reduce your risk of hormoneA chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs. dependant cancers like breast, ovary, uterus and prostate. This simple...
Breast Cancer Can and Does Happen To Young Women
Everyone continues to talk about the U.S Preventative Task Force's decision to change mammogram guidelines that used to be recommended for women beginning at the age of 40 to now beginning at the age of 50. Although The Maurer Foundation and The American Cancer...
A Holiday Tip…
It’s December and we all know what that means......It’s time to go shopping for those holiday gifts!!! Here at The Maurer Foundation we’d like to help you relieve some stress from the crowds, the lugging of bags, the list that never seems to end and suggest you do all...
Holiday Event with Marshs
Last night was our annual holiday shopping event at Marshs in Huntington. Despite the misty rain, it turned out to be a wonderful evening! The jewelry set out by Temple St Clair and Paul Morelli were gorgeous, the special "Pinktini" drinks were delish and the staff...
Happy Thanksgiving From The Maurer Foundation
USPSTF Mammography Controversy
Recently there has been much debate over The US Preventative Services Task Force’s new guidelines for mammography screening. The Maurer Foundation, along with other organizations such as the American Cancer Society (ACS), firmly support that women go for annual...
Promoting Wellness At A Young Age
Today a non-profit organization called Kids in Action is holding their 9th Annual Youth Conference of Long Island at Farmingdale State College. Formed in the wake the Columbine incident, Kids in Action promotes health and wellness at a young age. Thousands of Middle...
Diversity in Education, and the importance of Mammography, CBE and BSE
Being able to educate people of all ages and ethnicities about breast health is very rewarding. This week, I went from presenting to ten 40-50 year old Caucasian and African American women at YWCA of NYC, to one hundred Asian high school students at Lower East Side...
Breast Regrowth
In a recent article in the New York Post about Breast Regrowth, it speaks about a surgical technique that could help cancer victims who had mastectomies regrow their breasts. If the three-year trial of the experimental stem-cell technique called Neopec, is a success...