Ovarian cancer. Together, these two common words instantly create a sense of dread. And with good reason. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women. According to cancer.net, an estimated 22,280 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year, ultimately resulting in 14,240 deaths. Ovarian … [Read more...]
Talcum Powder Lawsuit Frequently Asked Questions
By Desiree Housek, Staff Writer Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and its Shower to Shower are two of the most popular products containing talcum powder, which has been linked to ovarian cancer. If you or a family member has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer after the use of talcum powder, here are some of the most commonly asked questions … [Read more...]
Talcum Powder Study Reveals Ovarian Cancer Risk Increased by 33 Percent
A recent study has found that women who routinely used talcum powder around their genitals increased their risk of ovarian cancer by 33 percent. The Epidemiology report obtained the results by asking over 2,000 women with ovarian cancer and 2,100 women without ovarian cancer about their usage of talcum powder, according to a Reuters Health … [Read more...]
$72 Million Verdict against J&J for Woman’s Talc-Related Cancer
A Missouri jury ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay $72 million to the family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer after using J&J Baby Powder and Shower to Shower for feminine hygiene for more than 35 years. J&J was found liable for negligence, conspiracy and fraud, according to the family’s lawyers. This is the first jury … [Read more...]
Talcum Powder linked to Ovarian Cancer
Talcum powder has been a common household item for decades. You probably have some in your bathroom right now. What could be more benign than baby powder? Women used it as a feminine hygiene product for years before it was finally marketed as such. But talcum powder was linked to ovarian cancer as far back as the early 1970’s, and recent research … [Read more...]
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