Hormone therapy led to cancer
A North Dakota woman has filed a federal lawsuit against several pharmaceutical companies, claiming the hormone replacement drugs she was prescribed led to breast cancer. Sharon Hesch of Minot, is seeking at least $75,000 and additional punitive damages against Wyeth Inc., Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., Pharmacia and Upjohn Co., and Pfizer, Inc. Hesch”s husband, James, is included as a plaintiff.