Carlsbad 1/2 Marathon – Jan 2011
All is good. Due to lumpy tissue in my breast in the location of the incision where 3 surgeries took place, I agreed to have an ultrasound check it out. After enduring a lecture on why mammograms are the gold standard, I stood my ground and said NO to a mammogram. As I expected, the ultrasound showed only scar tissue. All is good. 🙂
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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Great news! I’m up for my first year mammogram and if all is clear, I’ve decided no more either. I feel like I need to have the 1 year done for my peace of mind. Doesn’t make total sense but I need to hear the all clear at least once. I had a new type of full body thermography (being used in Germany) done a few weeks ago to use as a baseline with this last mammo. From then on out I’ll be using that and sonograms only. I’m prepared for the lecture that will ensue when she finds out I went ahead with it, since she poo-pooed it away when I went in for my 6 month. Ridiculous isn’t it? The way they talk to us like we’re stupid.
Once again, I’m glad to have a spot to talk about these alternative treatments where people are open minded.
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Thanks Kay! I understand about the peace of mind. I want to hear more about the full body thermogram! Makes sense!!
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