Celebrating 25 Years of Breast Health Education
When I first began my breast surgeon career 42 years ago, people didn’t discuss breast cancer. It was a taboo topic, even while other, more prominent cancers like lung cancer were getting public attention. In the 90s, there were a lot of myths about what could...
Statement from Dr. Maurer: Mammograms Still Recommended at Age 40, Despite American Cancer Society Guideline Change
Last week, the American Cancer Society—one of the leading cancer non-profits in the United States—updated their guidelines to recommend women begin receiving mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer. at age 45 instead of age 40. As a longtime breast surgeon and the founder of The Maurer Foundation,...
Environmental Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Your health, and by extension your breast health, involves reducing your exposure and your family’s exposure to known carcinogens and questionable chemicals.
Dr. Maurer on The 32nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Once again this symposium delivered an outstanding cross section of topics all related to breast cancer. Almost 9,000 doctors, patient advocates and researchers gathered to hear the latest breast cancer research data and updates on many clinical trials including the...
Mammograms Still Needed For Women Age 40-49 Despite USPSTF Statement
I believe there is adequate data to support annual digital mammography screening for women ages 40 and older.