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The Maurer Foundation Supports National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

As educators who regularly present breast health programs to teenagers and young women, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is of the utmost importance to us.

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.

The Breast Cancer Genes BRCA1 & BRCA2

What are the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and how do they increase your risk of breast cancer?

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.

New Study Suggests Aspirin May Help Fight Breast Cancer

New research suggests some breast cancer cell growth might be significantly reduced—and possibly prevented in the first place—by consistent low doses of aspirin.

Estrogen molecular form

Types of Breast Cancer: A Primer

Since breast health education is our mission here at The Maurer Foundation, let’s go through a brief outline of the various types of breast cancer.

Strawberry, Gorgonzola & Walnut Salad

Strawberry season is here! And what better way to celebrate than with this fabulous antioxidant- and fiber-rich cancer-fighting salad?

Nurse Assisting Patient Undergoing Mammogram

American Cancer Society Report Finds Burden of Breast Cancer Deaths Shifts to Poor

Breast cancer mortality rates declines faster for affluent women than poor women according to American Cancer Society.

A Brief History of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer has probably been around as long as humans.

Drink (and Eat) Pink at Brasserie 214 During October

Check out New Hyde Park’s hottest new European bistro, Brasserie 214, and don’t forget one of their “Pink Drinks.” $2 from every “Pink Drink” purchased in October (breast cancer awareness month) will be donated to the Maurer Foundation. Thanks guys!