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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.

Cheers to 15 years — NEVER Cancer! 

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Donna Pinto

It’s my 15 year Overdiagnosis Day! January 19, 2010 — my life changed forever. This was the day I was given a diagnosis of something I had never heard of before. It was called Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) and … Continue reading →

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Mammograms… Are Women Given Informed Consent?

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Donna Pinto

I think we can all agree, when it comes to our health, we would prefer clear information on risks and benefits vs being oversold. But, when it comes to mammograms, most women do not even realize they have NOT been … Continue reading →

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Bravo Elle Macpherson! An Opportunity to Discuss and Educate Doctors, the Media, and the Public about DCIS and Holistic Health!

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Donna Pinto

After a day of hiking to Machu Picchu in Peru, I received a text from a friend with a screenshot of a familiar face — Dr. Laura Esserman, Director of the Breast Care Center at UCSF. She was being interviewed … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Dr. Michael Lagios, renowned DCIS pathologist

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Donna Pinto

I just found out Dr. Michael Lagios, a true legend in the field of #DCIS pathology/research, passed away on April 7, 2024. While I did not agree with everything Dr. Lagios told me when I consulted with him in Nov … Continue reading →

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Guided by the Light

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Donna Pinto

(Photo taken in Kauai, Aug 2023 by Glenn Pinto) And she was guided by the light Cut loose like a deuce, another runner in the night Guided by the light She got down, but she stayed forever in the light  Yes she’s surely … Continue reading →

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Presidential Proclamation on Healthy Life Habits for Cancer Prevention

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Donna Pinto

An official Presidential Proclamation declaring April 2024 as the inaugural National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month states: “Healthy life habits — like maintaining a healthy body weight and reducing exposure to tobacco smoke — can prevent certain cancers, so we are … Continue reading →

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Lumpectomy’s Little Secret: Women Uninformed about High Re-Excision Rates & Mastectomies for DCIS

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Donna Pinto

Women are often told lumpectomy is an easy surgery. One and done. Yet… more often than not, this is NOT the case. In fact, studies report up to 70% of the time, a 2nd surgery is needed due to “positive … Continue reading →

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My HEALTH Wake Up Call — A PODCAST Sharing Personal Stories

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Donna Pinto

I have been contemplating creating this podcast as well as educational videos and a documentary for years. The intention is to give voice to people who have personal stories of a HEALTH WAKE-UP CALL.  I’m kicking off Episode 1 on … Continue reading →

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Breast Imaging Options — A Patient Advocate Investigates ABUS and QT

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Donna Pinto

Disclaimer: I am a woman’s health advocate and investigative journalist. I am not a medical doctor and this information is not medical advice. Much of it falls outside of radiology and surgical oncology guidelines, recommendations, and “standard of care.” *Please … Continue reading →

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On a Mission to Help Women Avoid Harms of Mammography Screening — Donna Pinto Shares Her Story with Dr. Jenn Simmons — Breast Surgeon Turned Functional Medicine Doctor

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Donna Pinto

Thanks to Dr. Jenn Simmons for inviting me on her podcast. My story is one story among tens of thousands of women harmed every year. Please watch this video and share with your women friends and family… You can also … Continue reading →

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