Breast cancer: high risk for lesbians

   According to a recent study by the U.S. National Cancer
Institute, one in three lesbians is likely to develop breast cancer
in her lifetime -- a rate approximately three times higher than
that of the general female population. This is apparently due to a
number of factors, such as the low rate of pregnancy among
lesbians.
   A June 1992 report by the House of Commons Health Committee
described breast cancer as a problem "of near epidemic proportion."


The EGALE questionnaire asked

Would you support federally-funded research and public education
programs to address the problem of breast cancer among lesbians?


Conservatives: ?
"Our initiatives in this area are intended to help all women."


Liberals: ?
"Liberals have consistently pointed out in the House of Commons
that breast cancer must be a national priority."


New Democrats: Yes



According to one U.S. study, one in three lesbians is likely to
develop breast cancer in her lifetime.

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