[In Maryland]

Here's a novel suggestion - let the patients decide for themselves. Require the manufacturer to post the report on the internet (the manufacturer can also post a response) and get a statement from the woman and her doctor that they have reviewed the information and believe the benefit outweighs the risk.

That might also have the added benefit of shielding the company from lawsuits, when they can demonstrate that these adults made informed decisions.

I can tolerate a government insisting that patients be given the information to make an informed choice before undertaking risky treatment. But once the patient is informed - it is THEIR life and THEIR choice.

Oh, and to minimize the number of women who GET breat cancer, lets provide seekers of abortions with the studies showing their increased risk of breast cancer.

[Louis Foxwell]

Your position is far too rational. Democrats earnestly believe that the public is too ignorant to make informed decisions about anything.