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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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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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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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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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2nd Opinions Matter!!!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Donna Pinto

I can not stress how grateful I am to Sandie Walters for creating a website “DCIS Without Rads” about her DCIS story and referring me to Dr. Michael Lagios, a 30 year DCIS expert and pathologist who offers a 2nd … Continue reading →

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