Can Wearing a Bra Cause Breast Cancer? What the Research Really Says
As a breast health education organization, we’re often asked a common, and very understandable, question: “Can wearing a bra increase my risk of breast cancer?” This rumor has been around for years and has spread even more thanks to the internet. It shows up in...
My Reason Why…with Jenn Wittman-Cahill
At The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education, we believe that everyone has a reason why, a personal story, a turning point, or a core value that fuels their passion for our mission. Whether it’s a family connection to breast cancer, a commitment to public...
Can Nipple Piercings Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
Despite the rumors, nipple piercings cannot increase your risk of breast cancer. Here’s what you should be worried about instead.
Women’s Inter-Club Tennis League Serves Up Support for Breast Health Education
For nearly a decade, the Long Island Women’s Inter-Club Tennis League has gone beyond the courts to make a difference in the lives of people across Long Island. Since 2017, the League has raised over $54,000 to support The Maurer Foundation’s breast health education...
Breast Density & Your Breast Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know
There is one known breast cancer risk factor that still raises a lot of questions: breast density. About 10% of women have extremely dense breasts, and research has shown that their risk of developing breast cancer is double compared to those with non-dense breasts