DES Daughters?

[DianneS]

Did any of your mom's take DES while pregnant with you in the 1940's or 1950's? There is some evidence emerging now that daughters of DES have a 2 1/2 times greater chance of developing breast cancer. I have none of the risk factors but I developed it.

Thanks,

Diannes

[micheleu]

Yes, my mom took DES. I think we have old posts talking about this.

[BonnieR]

I know of 2 sisters who are DES daughters. Neither has had cancer.

[DianneS]

Bonnie, thanks for responding. DES daughters do have a 2 1/2 x more chance of developing breast cancer. This was verified by more than two oncs I talked to and I have seen it online as well as in scientific studies....I'm glad to hear your sisters are well! Have they never had any reproductive disorders, which DES can cause...premature births/labor, or??

D

[BonnieR]

They are not my sisters. But are relatives. They are twins. No disorders to my knowledge. Both had had a few children, full term, no problems

[DianneS]

That's good to know. I do know that it depends upon when the mother took the DES - which trimester and for how long and how many mg's.
D

[DianneS]

For additional information on the link between breast cancer and diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure please visit:

Palmer, Prenatal Diethylstilbestrol Exposure and Risk of Breast Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers Prev - August 2006
http://www.cdc.gov/DES/consumers/research/recent_risk.html
http://www.cdc.gov/des/consumers/about/concerns_daughters.html


Dianne