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 Debbie Goldman | Apr 21, 2021
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...
by Diagnostic Imaging | Apr 12, 2021
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...
by Julie Santana | Mar 29, 2021
Photo Source: Paxman Haircare Advancements in cancer treatment are occurring all the time, but one consequence of chemotherapy stubbornly remains, alopecia or hair loss. This particular side effect can cause deep psychological and emotional repercussions on a...
by Debbie Goldman | Mar 17, 2021
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...
by American College of Radiology | Mar 15, 2021
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 mammograms to...
