Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer—Take Part In The Great American Smokeout!
Smoking is one of the largest breast cancer risk factorsAnything that increases or decreases a person’s chance of developing a disease., so we hope everyone will participate in Thursday’s annual Great American Smokeout! For 37 years, the American Cancer Society has encouraged smokers across the country to give up their unhealthy habit on the third Thursday of November.
Increased Risk For Breast Cancer Death Among Black Women Greatest During First 3 Years
Non-Hispanic black women diagnosed with breast cancer, specifically those with estrogenA female sex hormone that is primarily produced by the ovaries. Its primary function is to regulate the menstrual cycle and assist in the production of secondary sex characteristics such as breasts. It may even play a role in the production of cancer cells in the breast tissue. receptor-positive tumors, are at a significantly increased risk for breast cancer death compared with non-Hispanic white women.
High Long Island Breast Cancer Rates: Fact or Fiction?
The results from the Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project.
Today, Global Pink Hijab Day Challenges Stereotypes & Raises Breast Cancer Awareness
Today, women around the world will celebrate a onetime high school fashion experiment that has become a global initiative during Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Pink Hijab Day.
Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week Is The Third Week of October
Did you know that the third week of October is dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer in men?
East Islip High School Raises Funds For Breast Cancer Awareness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the East Islip Girls Leaders Club at East Islip High School will be selling pink and white Maurer Foundation cookies.
Long Island Raw Food Restaurant Fundraises For Breast Health Education
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Maggie’s Raw Love Café will be donating $1 to The Maurer Foundation for every raw cheesecake purchased on their grand re-opening day, October 20th.
How Are You Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
Learn how you can convert breast cancer awareness into breast cancer action during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
High School Girls Lacrosse Tournament Supports Breast Health Education
The Maurer Foundation is proud to be a part of Lax For M.e. And The G.A.L.S., a high school girls lacrosse tournament being held Sunday November 4th at Smithtown High School East in St. James, NY.
New Study Confirms: Mammograms Save More Lives Than Over-Diagnose
The review found that for every 1,000 women screened, mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer. led to over-diagnosis in only 4 cases, but saved an average of 7-9 lives—double the amount of women over-diagnosed.
Healthy & Packable School Lunch Ideas
Packing your children’s lunches is a great way to make sure they get the nutrition they need to help reduce their risk of cancer.
Maurer Foundation Educators Share Stories of the Lives They’ve Touched
In the course of presenting our breast health programs to Long Island high schools and businesses, we meet a lot of people, many of which have amazing stories of breast cancer diagnosis and early detection.