RCOG Response to LIFE Claims on Link Between Abortion and Breast Cancer

RCOG Response to LIFE Claims on Link Between Abortion and Breast Cancer
"There are many factors which could increase the numbers of women diagnosed with breast cancer - women are delaying childbirth and having less babies than thirty years ago. The NHS Breast Screening Programme established in 1989 also means more cases that would not have previously been diagnosed are now being identified.

"The important thing to note is that to our knowledge there is no new evidence that proves a causal link between abortion and breast cancer. We like others are awaiting Professor Beral's evaluation of the research in this area.

"LIFE are mischief making and we do not support the sensational reporting of this study which serves no other function than causing anxiety amongst women. We reiterate our advice to women that no causal link between abortion and breast cancer has been proven and that this report should not influence women in making decisions about abortion at difficult times in their life."
Date published: 04/12/2001 - 01:00Published by: Simon KempNo of comments: 0