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31 Days of “Little Known” FACTS — For Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Day 24 — The Word “Cancer” is Scary & Misleading for DCIS
Did you know… Several breast cancer experts over the last 10+ years have questioned whether the word “carcinoma” should be removed from DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ). “Because of the noninvasive nature of DCIS, coupled with its favorable prognosis, strong … Continue reading →
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31 Days of “Little Known” FACTS — For Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Day 13 — Autopsy Studies Find High % of DCIS
Did you know… A review of autopsy records showed that somewhere between 9% and 15% of women have undetected DCIS at death (Welch, 1997). This supports the idea that a proportion of DCIS occurrences will not progress into invasive cancer … Continue reading →
31 Days of “Little Known” FACTS — For Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Day 11 — It’s Ok to Opt Out of Mammograms
Did you know… It’s Ok to Opt Out of Mammograms. In this must-read article, science writer, Christie Aschwanden lists key points (see below) of some of the “little known” harms of screening. She encourages women to review a chart on … Continue reading →
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Tagged benefits and harms of mammogrpahy, breast cancer, breast cancer awareness, Christie Aschwanden, DCIS, dcis alternatives, DCIS Breast Cancer, DCIS is not breast cancer, Dense breast tissue, mammogram, mammogram harms, mammography alternatives, mammography screening, mammography screening limitations, opt out of mammograms, overdiagnosis, overtreatment, precancer, SonoCine Ultrasound, stage zero breast cancer
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31 Days of “Little Known” FACTS — For Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Day 6 — Pinkwashing 101
Did you know… The definition of Pinkwasher: A company or organization that claims to care about breast cancer by promoting a pink ribbon product, but at the same time produces, manufactures and/or sells products that are linked to the disease. … Continue reading →
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Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer action, breast cancer awareness, breast cancer prevention, DCIS active surveillance, DCIS alternative approach, dcis alternatives, dcis dilemmas, DCIS low-risk, DCIS Overdiagnosis, dcis overtreatment, DCIS treatment, pinkwashing, think before you pink
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DCIS Support — Find Your Tribe on Facebook!
There are five distinctly different “DCIS support groups” on Facebook. Some have strict rules. Differing viewpoints have led to heated debates and frustrations. Hopefully everyone can find a support tribe they most align with. Some may feel they benefit from … Continue reading →
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Tagged active surveillance dcis, DCIS, dcis 411.com, DCIS alternative approach, dcis alternatives, dcis dilemma, DCIS Facebook groups, DCIS individual risk, dcis integrative solutions, DCIS is not breast cancer, DCIS low-risk, dcis options, DCIS peace of mind, dcis support, dcis treatment alternatives, stage zero breast cancer
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Donna’s 9 Year Update — Top 3 Questions, Lessons Learned, and 2019 Projects
If not for photos with my children… I would not believe it’s been nine years since my journey with DCIS began. TOP 3 QUESTIONS I AM OFTEN ASKED 1. Did I ever have a recurrence of DCIS or invasive cancer? … Continue reading →
DCIS — Beyond “One-Size Fits-All”
Today, women newly diagnosed with DCIS have more support, options, and resources than ever before. Below are eight ways to help you create an “individualized” and empowered plan-of-action… #1. CONFIRM YOUR PATHOLOGY Dr. David J Dabbs, Prelude Dx Second Opinion … Continue reading →
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Tagged active surveillance dcis, alternatives to mammograms, COMET Study, DCIS, dcis alternatives, DCIS Breast Cancer, DCIS Individualized Strategic Plan, DCIS is not one size fits all, DCIS Overdiagnosis, dcis overtreatment, dcis redefined, holistic strategies for DCIS, LORD DCIS STUDY, LORIS, mammography screening limitations, PRECISION DCIS
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Aggressive Treatments for DCIS — or NOT? New Research Sheds Light
I hope every woman diagnosed with low-risk DCIS today knows they have a great opportunity that did not exist for me (and thousands others) in the past.
I feel an incredible sense of gratitude to all the forces and people that have made the COMET Study possible — to the physicians and cancer centers who are making it available — and to the women who will participate. Thank you! Continue reading →
On the Radio — Donna on “High Energy Health”
It was an honor to share my story and passion with Dawson Church on his radio show “High Energy Health.” To listen, click here and scroll down to 9/8/2016 Donna Pinto – Give Wellness. Alternatively, click here for direct link to the … Continue reading →
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Tagged alternative cancer stories, alternative cancer treatment, breast cancer alternatives, breast cancer awareness, Dawson Church, DCIS, dcis alternatives, givewellness.life, High Energy Health, holistic health, no more mammograms
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DCIS Over-treatment Makes Mainstream News — 2015 Highlights
The media madness began in August 2015 following the publication of the most extensive study to date on DCIS in the prestigious medical Journal JAMA Oncology. The study of over 100,000 women concluded there was no “life-saving” benefit to “standard … Continue reading →
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