Monthly Archives: January 2012

NY Times Article: Breast Cancer Surgery Rules Are Called Unclear

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Donna Pinto

Fascinating article regarding margins and re-excisions….. “there is no evidence that a margin any bigger than “not touching ink” affects cancer recurrence or survival, said Dr. Morrow” http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/health/repeat-breast-cancer-surgery-guidelines-found-unclear.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1

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Organic Tofu “EggFree” Salad

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Donna Pinto

Everything Organic and raw….herb salad, rainbow chard, arugula, beets, carrots, yellow pepper, radish, grape tomatoes Tofu eggfree salad from Jimbos: organic tofu, veganaise, organic green onions, organic parsley, lemon juice, organic tumeric, organic curry powder, sea salt Dressing: Olive oil, Braggs amino … Continue reading →

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You Did What? Saying “NO” to Conventional Cancer Treatment

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Donna Pinto

I just finished reading this fascinating book….it is a story about Hollie Quinn, a 27 year old woman who was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2002 while she was 38 weeks pregnant. Hollie and her husband Patrick share … Continue reading →

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Peace, Love & “The Science of Happiness”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Donna Pinto

How have I managed to stay calm, happy and filled with gratitude throughout my two year DCIS roller coaster ride filled with mammograms,  MRIs, 1 needle biopsy, 3 surgeries,  waiting for pathology results, multiple opinions, information overload and doctors who continually try to … Continue reading →

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Article boasts “watchful waiting” option…

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Donna Pinto

Watchful waiting may be the more sensible approach upon diagnosis with DCIS, but most women are not informed of this option… http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/01/09/x-ray-mammography-screenings-finding-cancers-not-there.aspx?e_cid=20120109_DNL_art_1

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New gene test determines recurrence risk

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Donna Pinto

New gene test determines which DCIS patients need radiation treatment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz2rIxLks_U

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An Angel called Adriana

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Donna Pinto

“No-no-no,” Adriana insisted with her Colombian accent. “You mustn’t do these invasive treatments… You must come see me immediately.”  Upon learning of my diagnosis in an email I initially sent out, my dear friend, Adriana, who is an orthomolecular nutritionist and energy healer, … Continue reading →

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