by Eileen Pillitteri | Sep 17, 2018
Breast cancer is the one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and the second leading cause of cancer death among women living in the United States. Mammograms can detect cancer at early stages, when it is often the most treatable. However, many women are unable to...
by Eileen Pillitteri | Jul 30, 2018
Research indicates that moms who breastfeed their babies for at least one year lower their risk of developing breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Nursing moms do not necessarily need to nurse a child for 12 consecutive months to benefit; a...
by Eileen Pillitteri | Jul 23, 2018
“Creative Commons DNA Lab” by University of Michigan is licensed under CC BY 2.0 In March 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first direct-to-consumer genetic test that could identify an increased breast cancer risk. How Does 23andMe...
by Eileen Pillitteri | Feb 5, 2018
The Maurer Foundation’s Breast Health Educator Training and Certification Program reached its newest milestone with the training of its first international participant. Kathryn Kemp-Griffin founded Pink Bra Bazaar, a breast health charitable organization in...
by Eileen Pillitteri | Oct 31, 2017
The Maurer Foundation is so grateful for the generous grant from the Nature’s Bounty Foundation and their pledge to support our High School Breast Health Programs. As a global leader in health and wellness, the Natures’ Bounty Company believes in...
