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Category: Interviews & Patient Stories

  • March 2, 2026

    Out of Patients Podcast: “The Nicest Bus in Cancer” with Julia Stalder

    We’re excited to share a powerful new conversation on the Out of Patients with Matthew Zachary podcast, where DCIS Understood founder, Julia Stalder, discusses DCIS, active surveillance, and why the phrase “the best kind of breast cancer” can be so misleading. In the episode, titled “The Nicest Bus in Cancer,” Julia reflects on her own diagnosis and the broader challenges facing DCIS patients today. 

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  • July 22, 2025

    Why Slowing Down Matters: A Candid Conversation About DCIS Decisions

    In this heartfelt interview, long-time DCIS patient advocate Donna Pinto speaks with Janet Gola, who speaks candidly about her nearly 26-year journey with DCIS—from her initial 1999 diagnosis through a second struggle in 2012, nine procedures, and a mastectomy that left her with PTSD. Janet shares critical wisdom for newly diagnosed patients, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, asking questions, and understanding your pathology report.

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  • June 3, 2025

    Listening to Patients, Changing Protocols: Dr. Melvin Silverstein’s Legacy in DCIS Care

    In this podcast, Dr. Melvin Silverstein discusses how he helped change the way doctors approach DCIS treatment – moving towards more personalized, patient-centered care.  Interviewed by Dr. Stacy Wentworth, Silverstein shares stories from his decades-long career, including founding the Van Nuys Breast Center – the first freestanding breast center in the United States – and challenging long-standing norms in breast cancer treatment. Silverstein is best known for developing tools like the Van Nuys Prognostic Index, which helped personalize DCIS treatment at a time when most patients were treated the same way. He believed that not every woman with DCIS needed…

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