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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.

Calling all Holistic Health Advocates & Practitioners!

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Donna Pinto

“Alone we can do so little — together we can do so much.”— Helen Keller Many women cannot afford life-changing health-care not covered by insurance. Give Wellness is a nonprofit organization providing resources and scholarships for women with financial hardship … Continue reading →

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Giving Tuesday | Support Give Wellness Scholarships & Safe Screening

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Donna Pinto

Today is #GivingTuesday. Please help me help women access safer, holistic, and truly informed health options. Together, we can help women access: Why This Matters Too many women today: My nonprofit, Give Wellness, provides the education, resources, and support women … Continue reading →

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Donna’s 16 Year Update — Smashing Myths, Advocating for Change & My Nonprofit Mission

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Donna Pinto

Despite being told, “Your breast is like spoiled soup; it isn’t worth saving,” I declined all further “standard of care” treatment recommendations in 2011. I said good-bye forever to fear-mongering doctors and forged my own path to health and well-being. … Continue reading →

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DCIS — New BMJ Study Supports Active Monitoring

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Donna Pinto

A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) July 2025, adds to growing evidence that many women with a DCIS diagnosis may want to consider an active monitoring approach.

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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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Announcing My New eBook!! Opting Out… Is an Informed Choice: Experts Explain the Harms of Mammograms

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Donna Pinto

On this meaningful date 4-11, I am thrilled to finally publish the first edition of my eBook, a project which began over 15 years ago when I started researching this topic! This is my gift to you — my supporters … Continue reading →

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Breast Wellness CHECKLIST 2025

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Donna Pinto

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DCIS: A Practical Guide

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Donna Pinto

MINDSET SHIFT
“DCIS is Not Cancer. It’s a risk factor for cancer.” Continue reading →

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