Category Archives: Personal Stories

My 2 Hour Consultation with Dr. Gordon Saxe, Center for Integrative Medicine, UCSD

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Donna Pinto

After reading this short description about Dr. Saxe, I got excited…  Preventive and Natural Medicine Counseling (Nutrition, Supplements, Herbs); Integrative Oncology (specializing in Breast & Prostate Cancers) So, I clicked to learn more… Dr. Gordon Saxe is the Director of … Continue reading →

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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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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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DETOX DETOX DETOX

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Donna Pinto

What is it?     Why is it important?     and   How do I do it?   What?   Detox, short for detoxification, is the purification of the body by removing toxins. Why?    Detoxification is an important first step … Continue reading →

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How to Feel Better and Better…No Matter What!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Donna Pinto

The mind is a funny thing. It has enormous power to create total wellness as well as perpetuate all kinds of dis-ease. The amazing thing is we can change our circumstances just by changing the way we view them. A … Continue reading →

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Raw Protein Powder and Raw Inspiration!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Donna Pinto

Chris Wark healed himself of stage 3 colon cancer without chemo. Check out Chris’ inspiring story here. Be sure and scroll down and watch his video. Thanks to Chris for making this video comparing 3 top brands of protein powders. His top choice … Continue reading →

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Donna’s Daily Rx…

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Donna Pinto

BREAKFAST  2 capsules of rm-10 (mushroom blend) from Garden of Life 1 cup reverse-osmosis water with lemon, chlorophyll & minerals 1-2 cups veggie-protein-flax smoothie (see “Liquid Love.”) 1-2 slices of gluten free or whole grain toast w coconut oil and almond butter … Continue reading →

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