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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.

2014 in review

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Donna Pinto

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 37,000 times in 2014. If it were a … Continue reading →

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“Beware Pink Fuzzy Dice” — Radio Interview with Donna Pinto

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Donna Pinto

I was interviewed today on “Freedom For All” radio show:  http://lnkd.in/b5KSZVx Thanks to Jim and Jennifer Ellis for shining the light….the TRUTH shall set us FREE from Mammograms and Pink Fuzzy Dice! Also, be sure to check out my article and send … Continue reading →

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Proactive Breast HEALTH Club

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Donna Pinto

It’s time to shift the focus from breast cancer to breast HEALTH.  Please check out our new “club” — get informed…be proactive….join us…. http://dcisredefined.org/proactive-breast-health-club/  

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Active Surveillance Anyone?

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Donna Pinto

Looking for women who are doing “active surveillance” of possible DCIS based on suspicious calcifications from a mammogram. My friend and co-founder of http://www.dcisredefined.org Sandie Walters and I have recently been contacted by someone from an online “cancer” magazine who is … Continue reading →

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My Latest MRI Results…

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Donna Pinto

“Normal findings. Nothing suspicious. No evidence of DCIS.” – Dr. Richard Reitherman, Medical Director of Breast imaging, Memorial Care Breast Center, Laguna Hills, CA — Feb. 3, 2014 How many Medical Directors are gracious enough to give out their direct … Continue reading →

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Great Gratitude & Great “Finds”

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Donna Pinto

As 2013 comes to a close, I want to express my heart-felt gratitude for all of the wonderful women who have contributed their wisdom, support, resources and personal stories on this site. Four years ago, I felt like I was … Continue reading →

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Nail polish — a highly toxic solvent!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Donna Pinto

Throw out your nail polish and nail polish remover! It’s a common source of potent xenohormones which are highly toxic! “One of the most insidious routes of solvent exposure and toxicity is through fingernail polish and fingernail polish remover. Some … Continue reading →

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Super Simple Spectacular Sprouts!

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Donna Pinto

“Sprouts — and soaked nuts and seeds — are alkalizing, life-generating, revitalizing, high energy foods. Full of vitamins, minerals, and complete proteins, sprouts are just about the best food you can eat. They are living plant foods that are biogenic … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of DCIS

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Donna Pinto

It’s been nearly four years since my journey with DCIS began. And while the beginning seemed to be a total nightmare — filled with extreme stress, overwhelm, confusion and fear  —  I now see the many blessings that this crazy DCIS … Continue reading →

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Less Pink – More GREEN: An Intelligent and Urgent Makeover for “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Donna Pinto

by Donna B. Pinto Pinktober is in full swing. Many of us (including me) have eagerly written checks to show support “for the cure.” But what if all the highly successful pink “awareness” campaigns have been focusing time, money and research in the wrong direction? … Continue reading →

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