Breast Density & Your Breast Cancer Risk
Research shows that breast cancer is up to four to five times more likely to occur in a woman with very dense breasts than one without.
Insurance Companies Must Cover Test for BRCA, the “Breast Cancer Gene”
The Maurer Foundation applauds the inclusion of genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 under the Affordable Care Act.
High-Fat Diets & Breast Cancer
We know for certain that specific lifestyle choices, like whether you smoke and how much alcohol you drink, can increase your chance of breast cancer. Obesity is another known risk factor, but researchers are still uncertain about exactly how the amount of fat in our...
The Breast Cancer Genes BRCA1 & BRCA2
What are the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and how do they increase your risk of breast cancer?
Mind Body Spirit Expo Benefits Maurer Foundation
On July 24th, the Mind Body Spirit Expo will bring an inspiring combination of speakers, demonstrations, and workshops to Carlyle on the Green in Farmingdale for a one-day celebration of health and wellness. All proceeds to go to The Maurer Foundation.
Ask the Doctor: The Real Truth About The War Against Breast Cancer
In response to a recent article in The New York Times Magazine, “Our Feel Good War on Breast Cancer,” Dr. Lora Weiselberg, a leading expert in breast cancer from Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, sets the record straight.