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Feared Cancer-Causing Drug Dubbed the 'Hidden Thalidomide'

W. Syaban

April 16, 2025

Do you think YOU have been affected? Email katherine.lawton@mailonline.co.uk

A widely used medication for pregnant women, administered to hundreds of thousands of expecting and new mothers, has been labeled as an unseen thalidomide.

Over 100 women are concerned that their health may have been affected by diethylstilbestrol, commonly referred to as DES. ITV News investigation revealed.

There are growing concerns that many additional women may step forward following reports of them experiencing extreme discomfort and unusual types of cancer.

Up to 300,000 women received this groundbreaking medication between the 1930s and 1973 to stop lactation and address numerous other issues related to pregnancy.

The contentious prescription was a lab-created version of the estrogen hormone.

Dr. Wael Agur, a Consultant Urogynecologist who has treated patients affected by the medication, previously informed ITV Tonight: "The drug raises the likelihood of developing breast issues." cancer by the women who experienced it.

People refer to it as the concealed thalidomide because although it exists and we are aware of its presence, the extent of the issue remains unknown.

Do you think YOU have been affected? Email katherine.lawton@mailonline.co.uk

Three generations of a family think their health issues might be connected to DES exposure.

Jan Hall, who is 75 years old and resides in Bournemouth, believes that her mother, Rita Milburn, may have been adversely affected by a medication prescribed during her three pregnancies. Sadly, Rita passed away at the young age of 32 due to breast cancer.

Following that, Jan received a diagnosis of cervical cancer during her twenties.

She informed ITV that her daughters have experienced irregular smear tests, along with precancerous cell developments.

Calls are now being made to screen individuals who have had exposure and are at an increased risk for reproductive system cancers. Mirror reported.

A representative from the Department of Health and Social Care stated, "We extend our condolences to those who were affected by the past usage of DES."

We will keep exploring what kind of support can be provided to those affected by its usage.

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