Causes: Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases, Health, Public Health
Mission: The mission of DES Action is to identify, educate, empower, and advocate for DES-exposed individuals.
Results: DES Action successfully advocated for continued DES research funding of the DES Follow-up Study carried out by the National Cancer Institute. We stay in touch with the researchers and share their results to inform those who need to know about health risks caused by DES exposure.
Geographic areas served: We are a national organization in the United States but we have members in primarily English-speaking countries around the world.
Programs: Our organization began in 1978 and provides information packets and doctor referrals for individuals exposed to the anti miscarriage drug, diethylstilbestrol (DES). We also have a newsletter providing accurate and timely information of interest to those exposed to DES, as well as a TOOLKIT for so-called DES Daughters (those exposed in the womb) - to help them communicate better with their doctors.
Mission: The mission of DES Action is to identify, educate, empower, and advocate for DES-exposed individuals.
Results: DES Action successfully advocated for continued DES research funding of the DES Follow-up Study carried out by the National Cancer Institute. We stay in touch with the researchers and share their results to inform those who need to know about health risks caused by DES exposure.
Geographic areas served: We are a national organization in the United States but we have members in primarily English-speaking countries around the world.
Programs: Our organization began in 1978 and provides information packets and doctor referrals for individuals exposed to the anti miscarriage drug, diethylstilbestrol (DES). We also have a newsletter providing accurate and timely information of interest to those exposed to DES, as well as a TOOLKIT for so-called DES Daughters (those exposed in the womb) - to help them communicate better with their doctors.
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