2nd Opinions Matter!!!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Donna Pinto
Thank you for creating "DCIS without Rads!"

Thank you for creating “DCIS without Rads!”

I can not stress how grateful I am to Sandie Walters for creating a website “DCIS Without Rads” about her DCIS story and referring me to Dr. Michael Lagios, a 30 year DCIS expert and pathologist who offers a 2nd opinion consultation service. His evaluation of my actual pathology slides brought great peace of mind to me.

He explained the unique characteristics of my particular DCIS and used the Van Nuys Prognostic Index  which takes into account age, size, grade and margins of the DCIS to determine the rate of recurrence and the best next steps. He offered me new insights and options that were not previously presented by my doctors.

Dr. Lagios gave me permission to post my phone consultation with him:

Listen to My Phone Consultation with Dr. Michael Lagios

Update June 2018: Dr. Lagios unfortunately has retired. Please see his recommendation for 2nd opinion in this post:

DCIS — Beyond “One-Size Fits-All”

 

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About Donna Pinto

After being diagnosed with DCIS in 2010, Donna transformed her personal journey into a mission of advocacy and education. She became an investigative journalist and patient advocate, later earning certification as a nutritionist. As a nonprofit founder, author, speaker, blogger, and podcaster, Donna has dedicated over 15 years to empowering women with knowledge and support. Through her website, DCIS 411, she shares insights on DCIS overdiagnosis and overtreatment, safer breast imaging alternatives, and holistic strategies for achieving optimal health—impacting thousands of women worldwide.
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