McGrath Law Firm is Investigating talcum powder use in connection with Ovarian Cancer.
As has been recently reported, a jury just awarded against $72 million be paid to a woman in St. Louis by Johnson & Johnson for her ovarian cancer connected to talcum powder use as a feminine product.
The talcum powder ovarian cancer risk has been documented through numerous studies dating back to 1982. When talc products such as baby powder are applied to the genital region, talc particles can travel through the female reproductive system to the ovaries. Talc particles may remain in the ovaries for many years, causing inflammation and creating an environment conducive to the growth of cancer cells. One expert estimates that roughly 10,000 women each year develop ovarian cancer as a result of using baby powder or body powder.
The study of ovarian cancer in people
The American Cancer has stated that “it has been suggested that talcum powder might cause cancer in the ovaries if the powder particles (applied to the genital area or on sanitary napkins, diaphragms, or condoms) were to travel through the vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes to the ovary.
Many studies in women have looked at the possible link between talcum powder and cancer of the ovary. Findings have been mixed, with some studies reporting a slightly increased risk and some reporting no increase. Many case-control studies have found a small increase in risk. But these types of studies can be biased because they often rely on a person’s memory of talc use many years earlier. Two prospective cohort studies, which would not have the same type of potential bias, have not found an increased risk. Research in this area continues.”
Filing a lawsuit enables families to seek compensation for medical care, pain, suffering, and loss associated with ovarian cancer. If you or someone you know was been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer as a result of using talcum powder, call McGrath Law Firm to learn more about your rights. To make an appointment, call (603) 224-7111 or (800) 283-1380, or visit www.mcgrathlawfirm.com.