Happy Healthy Halloween!

Happy Healthy Halloween!

As Halloween approaches, many of us take our annual trip to the local farm for some festive pumpkin picking with the family. But don’t be too fast to throw the away the jack-o-lanterns after Halloween! Pumpkins, along with other vegetables in the same color...
Real Men (Apparently Can’t) Wear Pink

Real Men (Apparently Can’t) Wear Pink

Recently, a Springfield Massachusetts man was penalized for wearing a pink tie to work to show support for breast cancer awareness. William Jones, 46, faced a one-day suspension for breaking the Springfield MA Transit District’s dress code. St. John’s Hospital...
Breast Cancer Treatment Without Surgery

Breast Cancer Treatment Without Surgery

Recently I heard about a new phase ll clinical trial on a new breast cancer treatment. It’s called cryoablation, a process where the tumor is frozen to kill the abnormal cells. This may be an effective treatment for patients with invasive ductal breast cancer. Here at...
Creative Ways To Fundraise For Awareness!

Creative Ways To Fundraise For Awareness!

As the month of October approaches, people are beginning to think of creative ways to raise money and awareness for The Maurer Foundation.  Some clever events we’re proud to mention — Keeping Breast Cancer “Reel” with a movie night, selling magic stretch gloves...
Breast Cancer Treatment Without Surgery

Breast Cancer Doesn’t Just Happen In October

I just got back from teaching my first high school of the semester, Brentwood High School in Long Island. I had a great time and I’m glad that the school year is back in full swing. With that being said, I wanted to take this time to stress the importance of how...