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Talcum powder is derived from talc, which is a hydrated magnesium silicate. While it is most commonly known as baby powder, used to prevent or treat rashes, many women also talc powder for personal hygiene and cosmetics. Talc is a mineral comprised mostly of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. Talcum powder is frequently added to cosmetic and personal products due to its ability to absorb excess moisture.
Over the past four decades, scientific evidence has been building about the carcinogenic properties of talc, an ingredient in Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower products. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed by women and their families, claiming talc was responsible for their ovarian cancer and that Johnson & Johnson and its supplier, Imerys Talc America Inc., were aware of these dangers, yet failed to warn consumers about the risk. Since introducing the product over 120 years ago, Johnson & Johnson has worked aggressively to expand the market for baby powder, promoting it for numerous uses among infants, children, and adults. Although the company continues to insist that the product is “safe” and that evidence for its carcinogenicity is “inconclusive,” juries are continuing to award multimillion-dollar judgments to women who have suffered ovarian cancer after using baby powder for decades.
Ovarian cancer is one of the rarest cancers, but it is also one of the deadliest. About 22,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States every year, and it causes 14,000 deaths. The problem is that symptoms are usually mild, which often delays diagnosis and treatment until the cancer has already spread to the pelvis or abdomen.
According to the American Cancer Society, women should be aware of the following persistent symptoms for ovarian cancer:
Talcum powder is used in tens of thousands of consumer products, cosmetics, surgical gloves, foods, contraceptives, antacids, medications, flea and tick powders, deodorants, chalk, crayons, soap, paint, ceramics, paper, insulating materials, asphalt filler, textiles, and more.
Lawsuits have been filed by individuals who developed mesothelioma or ovarian cancer after using the following products:
In the 1970s, researchers found particles of talc inside the ovaries of women with ovarian cancer. Since then, evidence of the risk has continued to grow.
Talc is considered a “possible human carcinogen” by the World Health Organization, based on studies such as the following:
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If you or a loved one developed ovarian cancer and used talcum powder, we encourage you to consult with our team as soon as possible. With our extensive knowledge and expertise, you can rest assured that you will have legal representation you can trust. All initial consultations are free, and we don’t charge any up-front fees for representation. We handle all fees on a contingency basis, meaning that unless we’re successful, you don’t have to pay us.
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