Tag Archives: DCIS

In 2011, My Doctor Told Me: “Your Breast is Like Spoiled Soup… It’s Not Worth Saving.”

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Donna Pinto

I Proved Her Wrong. 16 Years Post DCIS — Never “Cancer!” “Highly suspicious for malignancy,” was written on my mammography report in June 2011. NOW, my doctor told me, “It’s likely INVASIVE cancer.” “Active surveillance” had been my personal choice … Continue reading →

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“88% of DCIS is Overtreated.” — A Breast Surgeon Explains the Evidence

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Donna Pinto

Over 60,000 woman every year are diagnosed with non-invasive Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) — commonly called “stage zero” breast cancer. Most are rushed into surgery, radiation & drugs. Most are not informed about overdiagnosis & overtreatment. DCIS 411 amplifies … Continue reading →

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Yes to QT Imaging! Yes to Safer Breast Screening! Yes to Preventing DCIS Overdiagnosis & Overtreatment! Yes to Nutrition & Holistic Wellness!

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Donna Pinto

QT Imaging is the future of breast screening! It is has no radiation, no compression and no contrast dye. This technology has arrived at LongevityRx, a wonderful new “Preventative” Health Center in San Diego! I attended their Grand Opening on … Continue reading →

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CheatSheet — Stay Healthy & Avoid DCIS (“Stage Zero Breast Cancer”) Overdiagnosis & Overtreatment

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Donna Pinto

Every year I give a personal update and I try to simplify information based on the latest research, technology, and common sense! Think of the image above like a CheatSheet. It’s a one-page summary of 16 years of insights, endless … Continue reading →

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Warning: Cancer Screening May Harm Your Health

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Donna Pinto

Has your doctor warned you about potential risks and harms of cancer screening? Mine didn’t. I learned the hard way. My story is featured in an article in THE EPOCH TIMES, published January 7, 2026: What to Know Before Saying … Continue reading →

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Donna’s 16 Year Update — Smashing Myths, Advocating for Change & My Nonprofit Mission

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Donna Pinto

Despite being told, “Your breast is like spoiled soup; it isn’t worth saving,” I declined all further “standard of care” treatment recommendations in 2011. I said good-bye forever to fear-mongering doctors and forged my own path to health and well-being. … Continue reading →

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DCIS — New BMJ Study Supports Active Monitoring

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Donna Pinto

A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) July 2025, adds to growing evidence that many women with a DCIS diagnosis may want to consider an active monitoring approach.

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Is DCIS Cancer? Rethinking the “Carcinoma” in Stage Zero Breast Cancer

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Donna Pinto

Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have been told they have “stage zero breast cancer”, creating fear and urgency to treat it aggressively. But a growing body of research challenges whether DCIS should even be called cancer in the first place. Continue reading →

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Announcing My New eBook!! Opting Out… Is an Informed Choice: Experts Explain the Harms of Mammograms

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Donna Pinto

On this meaningful date 4-11, I am thrilled to finally publish the first edition of my eBook, a project which began over 15 years ago when I started researching this topic! This is my gift to you — my supporters … Continue reading →

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Cheers to 15 years — NEVER Cancer! 

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Donna Pinto

It’s my 15 year Overdiagnosis Day! January 19, 2010 — my life changed forever. This was the day I was given a diagnosis of something I had never heard of before. It was called Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) and … Continue reading →

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