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Lumpectomy’s Little Secret: Women Uninformed about High Re-Excision Rates & Mastectomies for DCIS

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Donna Pinto

Women are often told lumpectomy is an easy surgery. One and done. Yet… more often than not, this is NOT the case. In fact, studies report up to 70% of the time, a 2nd surgery is needed due to “positive … Continue reading →

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My HEALTH Wake Up Call — A PODCAST Sharing Personal Stories

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Donna Pinto

I have been contemplating creating this podcast as well as educational videos and a documentary for years. The intention is to give voice to people who have personal stories of a HEALTH WAKE-UP CALL.  I’m kicking off Episode 1 on … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of DCIS

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Donna Pinto

It’s been nearly four years since my journey with DCIS began. And while the beginning seemed to be a total nightmare — filled with extreme stress, overwhelm, confusion and fear  —  I now see the many blessings that this crazy DCIS … Continue reading →

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All is Good: Ultrasound Shows Only Scar Tissue

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Donna Pinto

All is good. Due to lumpy tissue in my breast in the location of the incision where 3 surgeries took place, I agreed to have an ultrasound check it out.  After enduring a lecture on why mammograms are the gold … Continue reading →

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My Supplement List — What’s Yours?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Donna Pinto

Here is a list of daily supplements I take: probiotic; omega 3; cod liver oil; Vit E (400iu); Vit D3 (5,000 iu); curcumin (500-2,000); RM-10; iodine; indole 3 carbinol (200mg x2); milk thistle; coQ10; selenium; B-12; Vit C (500-1,000mg); CALM … Continue reading →

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Why Naturopathic Medicine?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Donna Pinto

I can not emphasize enough the importance of finding a Naturopathic Dr. to oversee your individualized optimal health and healing program. EVERYONE needs this kind of healthcare — from children to those who are going through chemo! Our western medical … Continue reading →

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