Monthly Archives: July 2025

Mammogram Opt Out Letter & Petition!

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Donna Pinto

I am writing to formally decline mammograms at this time. This decision is based on my personal review of independent medical literature, scientific research, and my own health priorities and values. Continue reading →

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Is DCIS Cancer? Rethinking the “Carcinoma” in Stage Zero Breast Cancer

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Donna Pinto

Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have been told they have “stage zero breast cancer”, creating fear and urgency to treat it aggressively. But a growing body of research challenges whether DCIS should even be called cancer in the first place. Continue reading →

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Questioning DCIS Over-treatment — Janet Gola Shares Her Story with Donna Pinto

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Donna Pinto

From questioning doctors and “standard of care” treatments, Janet describes the emotional toll she went through with what felt like bullying, fear, excessive treatments, PTSD and lack of support. With an initial diagnosis of low-intermediate grade DCIS in 1999, and … Continue reading →

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