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Evaluating DCIS treatments — do you know your “survival” statistics?

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Donna Pinto

“There is strong evidence that treatment of DCIS in most women has no clear effect on mortality reduction.” – Finding the balance between over- and under-treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) “Risk of development of metastases and/or death in … Continue reading →

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Active Surveillance P L U S (Proactive – Lifestyle – Understanding – Support) — Donna’s Vision

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Donna Pinto

“Active surveillance” of a “potential cancerous condition” through periodic medical imaging in itself can be extremely stressful — and the anxiety, worry, and fear of cancer developing or progressing may not go away as time goes on.    Active Surveillance … Continue reading →

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Aggressive Treatments for DCIS — or NOT? New Research Sheds Light

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Donna Pinto

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 →

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DCIS Over-treatment Makes Mainstream News — 2015 Highlights

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Donna Pinto

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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Women Empowering Women — Shifting the Paradigm

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Donna Pinto

A phenomenal thing happens when women become educated and empowered. Inspiration. Motivation. Passion. Connection. Action. This is the fuel igniting a paradigm shift in women’s health. Women sharing their personal experiences. Their concerns and fears. Their desire for truth and … Continue reading →

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Video of Donna’s Journey: 2009 – 2015

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Donna Pinto

It’s been 6 years. Click on this link to watch a video summarizing my journey. In addition to empowering women diagnosed with DCIS, I recently created a nonprofit with the mission to empower women to #LiveWELL and #BeWISE. Please check … Continue reading →

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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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Interview with Donna: The Dilemma of Overdiagnosis

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Donna Pinto

Click here to listen to a very important discussion/interview regarding my experiences with DCIS, the problem with mammograms and the “Dilemma of Over-diagnosis.” Thank you Connie Bowman for shining the light on this very important topic on your podcast “HAPPY HEALTHY YOU”!

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DCIS is NOT Cancer!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Donna Pinto

“DCIS is not cancer, so why are we calling it cancer and always treating it like it is cancer?” These are the words of Dr. Laura Esserman, Director of the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center at the University 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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