Connection Found Between Talcum Powder and Cancer
Attorney Group for Alabama offers free, no-obligation consultations to women who developed ovarian cancer while using talcum powder products. According to several studies, the link between talcum powder and cancer is significant and has caused several groups to petition the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to regulate products containing this mineral. However, the FDA has not yet made any changes in terms of how these goods are marketed or approved.
If you or a loved one used talcum powder or a product containing talc, and you developed ovarian cancer, contact Attorney Group for Alabama to learn more about your legal rights. You may be eligible to recover damages for your injuries. We can connect you with an affiliated attorney in Alabama who can handle your talcum powder and cancer lawsuit and help you seek the compensation to which you may be entitled.
What is Talcum Powder?
Talcum powder is most commonly formed out of a mineral known as “talc.” Although talcum powder is an ingredient in a variety of products, it is most often used in facial powders, feminine washes, body powders and cosmetics. Due to its ability to effectively absorb moisture, it is also frequently used to prevent fabric from chafing in the genital region. Studies have suggested a possible connection between talcum powder and cancer.
The mineral talc is known to contain a dangerous, cancer-causing substance known as asbestos. However, the modern version of talc has been asbestos-free for more than 40 years. Still, several studies have concluded that a woman is at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer if she uses talcum-filled products in her genital region because the mineral can travel through her vagina, pass into her uterus, move up into her Fallopian tubes and settle in her ovaries. As a result, a woman might experience irritation, inflammation and cancerous cellular changes.
Women should exercise caution when using the following products that could potentially increase their risk of developing ovarian cancer:
- Feminine washes
- Vaginal deodorants
- Sanitary napkins
- Tampons
- Baby powder
- Diaphragms
- Body powders
- Condoms
Talcum Powder and Cancer Lawsuits in Motion
The first talcum powder and cancer lawsuit was tried in October 2013 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The federal jury found that products marketed by Johnson & Johnson caused the plaintiff to develop ovarian cancer and that the products were not labeled with any warning indicating such a risk. Johnson & Johnson stated that it had reviewed data from several studies and found that while there was an association between talcum powder and cancer, the link was too weak to merit a warning label.
Contact Attorney Group for Alabama
Have you or a woman you love used products containing talc and you were later diagnosed with ovarian cancer or other potentially life-threatening condition? Attorney Group for Alabama provides free case evaluations to victims who believe they have a claim. There is no cost to speak with us, and we can help answer your questions and connect you with an affiliated attorney in Alabama. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your condition, you may be eligible to seek compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages and medical expenses.
