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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.
Inaugural Pink Ribbon Run/Walk Raises Over $8,000
Our Inaugural Pink Ribbon Run/Walk took place October 11th – 25th, bringing together almost 120 supporters nationwide and raising over $8,000 for breast health education. Participants were able to choose from 5 different events...
Breast-Self Exam Instructions Now Available In Polish
Along with English, Spanish, French Creole, Mandarin, and Hebrew our popular “How To Do a Breast Self-Exam (BSE)” flier is now available in Polish.