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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

Hundreds of victims of ‘silent scandal’ pregnancy drug call for public inquiry

Hundreds of victims of a “silent scandal” involving a pregnancy drug linked to cancer are calling on the Government to launch a public inquiry.

More than 300 people have formed the group DES Justice UK (DJUK) for those affected by diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic form of the female hormone oestrogen, commonly known as DES.

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