18: The Truth about DCIS and Breast Cancer with Donna Pinto

Listen to this episode from Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn on Spotify. People have been asking to hear survivor stories, and boy do I have one today! We are going to discuss the controversial topic of DCIS with Donna Pinto, her journey, and the inspirational work that she does. Though she was pretty healthy, she received the shocking news that she had ductal carcinoma in situ, which was explained to her to be “pre-cancer,” but something that they treat exactly like breast cancer and her options for treatment weren’t great. When this precancer was first studied, doctors learned that it was a 50/50 chance that a patient would go on to have breast cancer, so the decision was made to treat all cases as if they were cancer to have a higher chance of saving that 50% of people who could get the full disease. And today, Donna shares her story and what you need to know about DCIS!In this episode, you will hear:Fear and its role in conventional medicineHow Donna became a detective and advocate for her own health and treatmentThe risks involved with imaging versus the rewardsThe emotional toll this diagnosis takes on womenAnd more!More about Donna:Donna Pinto is originally from New Jersey and moved to Los Angeles at age 12. After graduating from San Diego State University with a BA in Journalism, she had a short-stint in magazine advertising sales before landing her "dream job" with Club Med. For two years Donna worked at resorts in Mexico, The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, and Colorado. She met her husband Glenn in Ixtapa, Mexico and they embarked on a two year honeymoon around the world. This was also a research project for a book they wrote called When The Travel Bug Bites: Creative Ways to Earn, Save and Stay Abroad. Donna is also the author of a quote book for new graduates -- Cheatnotes on Life: Lessons From The Classroom of Life. In 1997, she settled in San Diego and was blessed to work part-time from home for non-profit organizations while raising her two boys. In 2010, a DCIS diagnosis changed her life. DCIS 411 is the culmination of her on-going journey and discoveries.Donna's websites:DCIS 411: www.DCIS411.comGive Wellness (nonprofit): www.GiveWellness.lifeTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrKTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons