Category Archives: Resources

DCIS is NOT a “Ticking Time Bomb” — What Women Really Need to Know

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Donna Pinto

Celebrity chef Sandra Lee was told by her doctors she was “a ticking time bomb.” Is it any wonder that she and thousands of women like her are racing to the operating room to amputate both their breasts? Why such … 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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The REAL CURE for __________

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Donna Pinto

It’s not in a pill. It isn’t making the headlines. And it’s not simply a plant-based diet, exercise and all the right hormones and supplements.                               … Continue reading →

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MRI is Better than Mammography for “Early Detection”

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Donna Pinto

A study by researchers at the University of Bonn has shown that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more accurate than mammography in diagnosing very early stages of breast cancer. A total of 7319 women were investigated by Professor Kuhl and … 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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Latest MRI is GOOD GOOD GOOD

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Donna Pinto

Anyone that’s ever had an MRI knows how much fun it is — NOT! And then there’s the waiting for results! I want to give a personal shout out to all the folks at Aurora Breast Imaging of Orange County … Continue reading →

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Mammograms???

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Donna Pinto

I feel I am one of thousands of women who have been over-treated and harmed by mammograms. I believe our society and most breast cancer organizations put way too much emphasis, money and marketing on mammograms and not enough on … Continue reading →

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BS stands for Blue Shield

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Donna Pinto

Dr. Esserman ordered the Oncotype DX Test for me over 1 month ago (see post “What is Oncotype DX?”) Today I received Blue Shield’s denial letter stating: “A physician advisor has reviewed the information provided and determined that the requested service … Continue reading →

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What Is Oncotype DX?

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Donna Pinto

Oncotype DX is the first clinically validated commercial genomic assay for patients with DCIS. Oncotype DX reveals the underlying biology that can help guide DCIS treatment decisions by predicting the risk of any local recurrence of breast cancer (DCIS or … Continue reading →

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Dr. Esserman Touts Tamoxifen

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Donna Pinto

Armed with a list of questions, I enthusiastically flew to San Francisco to hear what  Dr. Esserman had to say about my DCIS situation and her recommendations for risk reduction and monitoring.  After waiting 2 hours in the lobby and … Continue reading →

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