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...
Every Challenge is an Opportunity
As we approach the end of 2020, we realize that with every challenge there is an opportunity. Hear from our Executive Director to learn more.
Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
I love the holidays! There has always been joy and sparkle in the air and there is nothing better than celebrating with family and friends. And during this time of COVID-19 we are finding ways to be together. With friends and family “pods”, and groups on Zoom, we are...
BRCA Gene Testing: What African American Women Need To Know
What are BRCA1A gene which, when damaged or mutated, can put a person at a greater risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. & BRCA2A gene which, when damaged or mutated, may put a woman at a greater risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. This gene is also thought to raise the risk for breast cancer in men. Genes? While every woman has about a 12% risk to develop breast cancer, the risk is higher when a woman has a variation in a certain geneA sequence in the DNA which can be passed down from parent to child. Genes helps determine physical and functional traits for the body.. In the mid 1990’s, researchers found that mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes increase a woman’s,...
Maurer Foundation Launches its New Learning Management System
The Maurer Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its own learning management system, which introduces our first asynchronous breast health training program.
Community Partners Raise Funds and Awareness for Breast Health Education in October 2020
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are proud to recognize our partners who raised funds on our behalf by holding innovative community fundraisers. Putting their Halloween magic to work, a group of...
New Breast Self-Exam Flier in Arabic
Our handy illustrated breast self-exam instructions are one of our most popular pieces of literature. An Arabic version is now available to print and download, along with our versions in Mandarin, French Creole, Polish, Hebrew and Spanish.