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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.

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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2nd Opinions Matter!!!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Donna Pinto

I can not stress how grateful I am to Sandie Walters for creating a website “DCIS Without Rads” about her DCIS story and referring me to Dr. Michael Lagios, a 30 year DCIS expert and pathologist who offers a 2nd … Continue reading →

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Half Dome Hike 2010

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Donna Pinto

A 14 hour hike that was symbolic of the challenges I was facing. A humongous thank you to all who hiked, cheered and contributed to our incredible climb for a very important cause….Cancer Prevention, Education and Holistic Health! This experience was one of … Continue reading →

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Donna’s Super Green-berry Protein Organic Smoothie

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Donna Pinto

1 cups filtered water 1 cup organic coconut water (optional) 1 cup organic almond, cashew, walnut or other non-dairy milk 2 tablespoons organic flax seeds (freshly ground in coffee grinder) 1 tablespoon each: chia and hemp seeds 1-2 cups fresh … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Heals!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Donna Pinto

Broccoli is high in vitamin C, as well as dietary fiber; it also contains multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties, such as diindolylmethane and small amounts of selenium. A single serving provides more than 30 mg of Vitamin C and a half-cup provides 52 mg of Vitamin C. The 3,3′-Diindolylmethane or DIM found in … Continue reading →

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