* Excellent 'big picture' explanation of endocrine disruptors and DES is mentioned. Only correction, it was never banned. Other than that, this piece by the NYT's Nicholas Kristof is an excellent read!
* The risk for Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma (CCA) remains a concern for DES Daughters as they age. A new analysis by CDC researchers suggests an elevated risk for this vaginal/cervical cancer in DES Daughters as they age. Rather unsettling news, and cause for DES Daughters to continue yearly Pap/pelvic exams - even after hysterectomy!
* Fascinating and thoroughly researched Power Point presentation by student Yasmin Khowaja about DES - bravo!
* An update on the DES Breast Cancer litigation is not what we wanted to hear from the drug companies. Click here for details.
* The history of DES research is featured in the current issue of Linkages - the National Cancer Institute's in-house newsletter. Meet our two research heroes and get a solid understanding of how we came to know what we know about DES!
* National Women's Health Network (NWHN) publishes a comprehensive DES article in its highly regarded newsletter, The Women's Health Activist. Great to see the DES story getting out there. Thank you, NWHN!
* New Pap guidelines state that most women can skip years but the rules specifically spell out that DES Daughters need more frequent screenings. Remember to advocate for your own health care. Tell your doctor you need annual Paps because some docs don't read the fine print!
* International code of conduct rules updated for Big Pharma. They still allow donations to consumer patient groups. But - DES Action USA proudly takes NO drug company money! Never has - never will.
* You must see this - DES Daughter Sherry Reynold's story painted on her suit coat as "walking art." This picture absolutely tells a story - our story!
* Letter to Susan G. Komen - it's time to acknowledge DES links to an increased risk of breast cancer for DES Daughters.
* Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine confirms what millions of DES Daughters know from experience. Read a summary of the article as compiled by the National Cancer Institute. Then see what DES Action USA has to say about it.
* TRIBUTE DONATIONS are a thoughtful way to honor special people! Memorial Gift or Honor Gift.
* DES: A Story of Doctors Not Knowing Best is a blog post on the Our Bodies Ourselves website that is worth reading! It was written by a DES Action USA member!
* A well written BLOG: "The Journal of a DES Daughter" who lives in the U.K. shows just how international the DES tragedy is.
* Pat Cody's Book, DES VOICES: From Anger to Action - download order form.
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