Delicious and Healthy Summertime Dining
You may think it’s easy to eat healthy during the summer. But, between the BBQ’s and beach vacations (lots of food and lots of alcohol) and not as much exercise as we may need (those poolside lounge chairs have our names on it), the unwanted pounds may pile on. So, in...
Your Patient Navigator- A Personal Guide through the Healthcare System
What is a Patient Navigator? Patient navigators are nurse practitioners or registered nurses that provide guidance through the healthcare system and work to overcome obstacles like misinformation, fear and medical costs, that are in the way of people receiving the...
Freezing Cancer: Cryoablation Emerging as Effective Treatment for Low Risk Breast Cancers
Non-surgical breast cancer cryoablation, which destroys tumorA mass of cells that can be benign or malignant. cells by exposing them to sub-freezing temperatures, is proving to be an effective alternative to surgery for small breast cancers, with low-risk features, in women over 60 years, based on the early...
Breast Self-Exam Video Now Available in Spanish
The Foundation has seen an ever-increasing demand for our life-saving educational programs from the many diverse communities on Long Island and New York City. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among Latina women, so it is imperative that we provide...
Why I Volunteer at The Maurer Foundation
My name is Carol Esposito and I am proud to say that I have been an active volunteer at The Maurer Foundation for nearly 20 years. My husband John and I met with Dr. Virginia Maurer in September of 2000 for a consultation regarding my breast cancer diagnosis. After...
Clinical- and Self- Breast Exams Are Vital for Breast Cancer Detection
Although these tests are controversial, they are highly effective in identifying lumps that lead to breast cancer diagnoses. Clinical breast exams and breast self-exams are valuable tools in the fight for breast cancer detection even though they have unclear...
Are Cooling Caps a Solution to Chemo-Related Hair Loss?
Photo Source: Paxman Haircare Advancements in cancer treatment are occurring all the time, but one consequence of chemotherapyTreatment with drugs to destroy or slow down the growth of cancer cells. Often referred to as systematic treatment, because it acts throughout the body, as opposed to localized treatments, like surgery or radiation. stubbornly remains, alopeciaThe medical term for the hair loss that accompanies cancer treatment. Often a side effect of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. or hair loss. This particular side effectA secondary and undesired result of treatment that can be painful, unpleasant or potentially harmful. can cause deep psychological and emotional repercussions on a...
The Maurer Foundation Welcomes New Board Member Tammy Fortune
The staff and Board of Directors of The Maurer Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Tammy Fortune to our Board. As the daughter of renowned breast surgeon and The Maurer Foundation’s founder, Dr. Virginia Maurer, Tammy has been a staunch, lifelong...
JAMA Breast Cancer Screening Research Article and Editorial Misleading and Ignore Disparities
The research letter by Patel et al, and accompanying editorial by Habib et al, published March 15 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine contain serious omissions of fact. The claim that facilities offering mammogramsA low dose x-ray picture of the breast that allows a doctor to view glandular tissue and determine the presence of cancer. to...
Nutritional Supplement Know-How
What to Consider When Contemplating Dietary Supplements People around the world are spending over 140 billion dollars every year on nutritional supplements, with the well-intentioned effort to improve their health.(1) The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of...
Study Finds Missing Regular Mammogram Increases Risk of Death from Breast Cancer
Attendance at regular mammography screening substantially reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer, according to a large study of over half a million women, funded by the American Cancer Society and published in the journal Radiology. Researchers said women who...
Which Side Effect of the Covid-19 Vaccine Mimics Breast Cancer?
As Covid vaccine eligibility continues to grow, more and more people are getting up close and personal with its typical side effects: arm pain, fatigue, and mild fever. Recently, one of the lesser-known side effects of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines has been causing...