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Impact of new laws on cancer treatment during pregnancy
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/impact-of-law-on-cancer-treatment-during-pregnancy
Full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/23/health/pregnant-woman-cancer-abortion.html
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that abortion is no longer a protected right under the Constitution. This landmark decision leaves regulation of abortion to the states. Cancer treatment during pregnancy may now be impacted in states that have abortion bans or limitations. (Posted 5/31/23)
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