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Oceanside motorcycle ride raises $10,000 for breast cancer awareness

The Maurer Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to spreading breast cancer prevention awareness throughout Long Island hosted its fourth annual motorcycle ride on Aug. 12, raising more than $10,000 for … more

8/24/17

Riding across L. I. for breast cancer

The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island breast cancer education non-profit hosted its third Annual Motorcycle Ride on from Oceanside to Greenport on August 27. The event covered nearly 100 miles of … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/31/16

Dr. Christine Hodyl feels women should have more screenings, not less.

New mammogram guidelines cause confusion

Changes in recommended guidelines on when and how often women should have mammograms have both doctors and patients confused. The U. S. Preventative Services Task Force, a panel of experts … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 4/6/16

JoAnn Pushkin with state Sen. John Flanagan after she received the New York State Senate Women of Distinction award. The award recognized Pushkin’s efforts in lobbying for the Breast Density Information Law.

More testing, not less, needed for breast cancer

According to a report by the New York State Cancer Registry, which is maintained by the Department of Health, the occurrence of female breast cancer in many Nassau County areas is much higher than the state expectancy rate. In fact, of Nassau County’s 65 zip codes, 35 had at least a 15 percent increase in the number of breast cancer cases anticipated in those areas, the report said. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/28/15

The ‘pinking’ of America: part activism, part fraud

Breast cancer is big business in America today, and high season for the industry is October. Personally (and it is personal), I feel exploited by the “pinking” of the world around me . . . more

10/15/15

South Nassau Communities Hospital provides many different services for screening and treating breast cancer.

Mercy, SNCH help breast cancer patients

It’s October, and the pink ribbons are out in full force for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But beyond awareness, what does that entail? Local hospitals and cancer centers have screening, … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/7/15

Early detection is key to surviving breast cancer

Despite years of research and publicity, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of death among women, behind only heart disease. The good news is . . . more

10/7/15

Nancy Schawelson Friedman has her hair styled by Hair Expo owner Mario Gentile.

Styling for cancer research in Oceanside

When Nancy Schawelson Friedman was losing her hair from chemotherapy treatment she went to Hair Expo Salon and Day Spa at the Sands Shopping Center to have her head shaved. It took two minutes, and she was charged $30. Friedman expressed her dissatisfaction with the price on Facebook. The salon contacted her and said they would hold an event to raise money for breast cancer research. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 7/15/15

Hair Expo will hold a fundraiser for breast cancer research on July 8 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Haircuts to fight breast cancer

Nancy Friedman needed to get her hair cut — it was falling out from chemotherapy treatment. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 6/24/15

The “Mardi Gras Garden Party” bra was designed by Malvernite Deborah Gordon.

Works of art, born from lingerie

Seeing these highly decorated art bras displayed en masse conjures up images of a strong, feminine army, individual in design, and ready to combat the trials and tribulations of breast cancer. In just two short weeks, the public will have the opportunity to join in their fight. more

By Rossana Weitekamp and Vanessa Parker | 3/4/15

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