Maurer Foundation and Impulse Boutique Team Up for Long Island Breast Health Fundraiser
All day March 12th, 2013, 10% of purchases from the fab women’s clothing boutique, Impulse, will go to The Maurer Foundation.
Breast Cancer and Women Under 40
What do women under 40 need to know about breast cancer?
Sachem School District Raises Over $13,000 for Breast Cancer
In a joint effort, The Maurer Foundation and Sachem School District garnered funds for breast cancer during the “Shoot for the Cure” basketball game series held on Saturday, February 16.
Suffolk County Bans BPA-Coated Receipts
Legislators in Suffolk county, NY voted to ban the use of BPA-coated receipt paper, used in retail stores, ATMs, and gas stations across the country.
Fighting Myths For World Cancer Day
Today, February 4, is the globally-recognized World Cancer Day and the theme is dispelling cancer myths.
January’s Long Island & NYC Breast Cancer Workshops
Here are some of the great breast health programs presented throughout Long Island and NYC last month.
New Study Shows Carotenoid-Rich Vegetables Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
Once again, medical researchers are proving your mother right: you really should eat your vegetables.
Our Favorite New Year’s Resolution: Taking Care of Yourself
Staying on top of monthly breast self-exams and yearly mammograms is one of the best ways to ensure early detection of breast cancer, which is key to having a long and healthy future.
Does Deodorant Cause Breast Cancer?
Deodorants and antiperspirants contain chemicals, and we apply these chemicals in very close proximity to the breast, so it is a natural question to ask if deodorants cause breast cancer.
UK Researching Blood Test for Early Detection of Breast Cancer
In October, Cancer Research UK, Britain’s largest cancer research non-profit, began studying the effectiveness of a blood test that uses DNA markers to help determine whether or not an individual has cancer.