by Melanie McDermet, M.S. | Mar 3, 2022
Knowledge about family history of breast, ovarian and other cancers can help individuals be proactive, prevent cancer, and increase early detection screening, when treatment is minimal. Cancer is usually not an inherited condition. However, approximately 10% of...
by Julie Santana | Apr 21, 2021
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...
by Julie Santana | Apr 14, 2020
In March 2020, Pink Aid granted The Maurer Foundation $25,000 which has enabled us to launch our Women of Color Blog Series. This vital blog series focuses on breast health topics for black and brown women. Black women in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed with...
by Lauren Fisch-Henry | Oct 11, 2017
The Maurer Foundation prides itself upon its ability to respond to the diverse needs of the communities we serve, which is why we have spent a great deal of time and effort developing and cultivating our Bilingual Breast Health Program. As Long Islanders, we know how...
by April Zubko | Mar 30, 2012
With so much information and studies available on breast cancer, it can be a bit overwhelming to get a grasp on how breast cancer is really effecting us as a nation. Here is a run-down of the most recent trends and statistics on the diagnosis of breast cancer based on...
