Do you know your own breast cancer risk?
Have you ever wondered where your breast cancer risk falls? Are you at a higher or lower risk? Should you be getting screened sooner? There is a straightforward way to answer these questions. The American College of Radiology recommends that all females have a formal...
Board Member Named Grand Marshal of the Rockville Centre St Patrick’s Day Parade
Congratulations are in order to our very own Maurer Foundation Board member, Greg Schaefer, who has been named the Grand Marshal of the Rockville Centre St Patrick’s Parade! In celebration of this distinction, Greg and his family have generously offered to...
Breast Self-Exam Video Now Available in Haitian Creole
We are thrilled to announce that our breast self-exam guide is now available in Haitian Creole! The Long Island and NYC communities represent an ever-changing landscape of languages and cultures. Over the past several years we have observed a growing Haitian...
David Marino Joins Maurer Foundation Board of Directors
The Maurer Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of David Marino from American Global to their Board of Directors. "We are delighted to have David Marino join the Board of Directors of The Maurer Foundation,” said Dr. Virginia Maurer, Maurer Foundation...
Program Intern Returns to Sacred Heart Academy Roots
Going to an all-girls high school impacted how I think and see that world, it is also what started my passion for women’s health which lead me to pursuing an internship with the Maurer Foundation. Recently, I was given the opportunity to return to my alma mater Sacred...
Champions for Charity 2023 Kicks Off the Holiday Season
A big thank you to all of the friends and supporters who joined us for an evening of shopping and merriment as we kicked off Champions for Charity weekend at a special event hosted by Ralph Lauren at Americana Manhasset....
2023 Charitable Events Score Big in October
We are proud to recognize our partners who raised funds on our behalf by holding innovative community fundraisers. For ideas on how you can host your own fundraiser contact our Event Manager, Katie Vernal, for access to our...
Optimizing Breast Conservation Surgery Outcomes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2I2ROwKR4s Video Courtesy of New York Plastic Surgical Group
What is the difference between genetic and genomic testing?
As a geneticInherited characteristics. counselor, I talk about genetic testing with individuals who have a personal or family history of cancer. We discuss the chance that their cancer or their relative’s cancer might be inherited, and review the option of testing to determine if they carry an...
Ask the Plastic Surgeon: Can women with breast implants still get their mammograms?
Yes, women with implants can certainly get mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer.. Breast implantsA saline or silicone filled sac used during plastic surgery to enlarge or restore the shape of the breast. for cosmetic augmentation reasons can be placed either under the chest muscle or just above the muscle but below the glandular tissue. There are different indications for each placement....
What to Expect During Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer
As a radiation oncologistA physician who specializes in the treatment of cancer using high energy x-rays. A radiologist, by contrast, is expert in the diagnosis of diseases through the use of x-rays., I find that many breast cancer patients and their family members are anxious when they meet me for the first time. Patients have often already undergone surgery, and many have already met with a medical oncologistA doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. to discuss the possibility...
Ask the Plastic Surgeon: Does breast reduction surgery lower the risk for breast cancer?
Yes, by removing a significant portion of breast tissue during a breast reduction procedure, your risk is lowered by reducing the amount of tissue that could potentially undergo cancerous transformation. There is clearly still a cancer risk since there is plenty of...