DES (Diethylstilbestrol) was prescribed primarily between 1938 and 1971 in the mistaken belief it prevented miscarriages and premature deliveries. In the United States, it is estimated that 5 – 10 million people were exposed to DES. There is now a long list of health problems we face. Check out www.desaction.org for more info.

There is a HUGE case that is about to happen next month.

A pretrial hearing is scheduled to start on Wednesday September 7^th in Boston to prove there is enough evidence that prenatal exposure to DES resulted in Breast Cancer. A local attorney from Washington, D.C. will be representing 53 women. The hearing is expected to last two weeks and it is open to the public.

I have been told that the most interesting day to be there would be on the first day to hear the opening statements. I think it is important for that court room to be full to show our support. I will be flying in from DC (1 ½ hour flight, $59 each way on Southwest) I haven’t actually made up my mind yet but I really, really want to go. The courthouse is only 3 miles from the airport so taking a cab……or ha, ha getting in a training walk isn’t too bad.

Anyone out there want to meet me at the courthouse and sit together? Feel free to email me directly if you want at ks90sas@verizon.net.

Keep in mind that if the trial that is before us on Tuesday gets pushed over than the trial may not start on Wednesday, which would make our trip a waste…..or not if we find some great stores to go to.

Sharon