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Jennifer Bradley was told in 1970 that the DES drug prescribed during pregnancy was ‘completely safe’ - but it has left her daughter with lifelong gynaecological issues

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At aged 50, Susie Martin has already undergone her fair share of health procedures. She has endured dozens of surgeries - once going through five procedures in a single year - and will need to have screening for the rest of her life.