{"id":3972,"date":"2021-12-27T08:11:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T08:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/?p=3972"},"modified":"2021-12-27T08:11:27","modified_gmt":"2021-12-27T08:11:27","slug":"talcum-powder-causes-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Talcum Powder Cause Cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span><strong>Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66311503bfddd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#Overview\" title=\"Overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#About_the_Talcum_Powder_Lawsuit\" title=\"About the Talcum Powder Lawsuit\">About the Talcum Powder Lawsuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#Does_Talcum_Powder_Cause_Cancer\" title=\"Does Talcum Powder Cause Cancer?\">Does Talcum Powder Cause Cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#What_is_talc\" title=\"What is talc?\">What is talc?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#What_is_talc_used_for\" title=\"What is talc used for?\">What is talc used for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#Why_is_talc_harmful\" title=\"Why is talc harmful?\">Why is talc harmful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#Why_are_people_filing_lawsuits\" title=\"Why are people filing lawsuits?\">Why are people filing lawsuits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#How_many_lawsuits_have_been_filed\" title=\"How many lawsuits have been filed?\">How many lawsuits have been filed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#Have_there_been_any_settlements_or_verdicts\" title=\"Have there been any settlements or verdicts?\">Have there been any settlements or verdicts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#How_are_companies_responding_to_lawsuits\" title=\"How are companies responding to lawsuits?\">How are companies responding to lawsuits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#Who_can_file_a_lawsuit\" title=\"Who can file a lawsuit?\">Who can file a lawsuit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#What_can_I_win_in_a_talc_lawsuit\" title=\"What can I win in a talc lawsuit?\">What can I win in a talc lawsuit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#What_can_an_attorney_do_for_me\" title=\"What can an attorney do for me?\">What can an attorney do for me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/talcum-powder-causes-cancer\/#Contact_Us\" title=\"Contact Us\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/firm-overview\/\">Rollins Law Firm<\/a> is reviewing cases on behalf of women who developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after using talc powder or other talc products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Talcum_Powder_Lawsuit\"><\/span><strong>About the Talcum Powder Lawsuit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since 1971, more than 20 studies have linked talcum (talc) powder to ovarian cancer, and, in 2003, an analysis of 16 of these studies found that ** women using talcum powder were 33 percent more likely to develop ovarian cancer.** It has been alleged that Johnson &amp; Johnson, the maker of popular talc-based products, knew about the risk of ovarian cancer since at least 1982, but failed to warn women using these products.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, recently unearthed information reported by The New York Times showed that Johnson &amp; Johnson knew of the possible link of asbestos to their talc products. According to the article, the company spent decades trying to keep this negative information from reaching the public<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Talcum_Powder_Cause_Cancer\"><\/span><strong>Does Talcum Powder Cause Cancer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For decades, researchers have been studying the potential link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder. It is believed that talc powder, when used near the genitals, can travel to the ovaries and become embedded in ovarian tissue. While talc is a natural mineral, it is very difficult for the body to remove the particles, and, as a result, inflammation may occur and cancerous tumors may form.<\/p>\n<p>The first study to suggest that talc may cause ovarian cancer was published in 1971 in the medical journal The Lancet. In the study, researchers discovered that a majority of ovarian tumors had talc particles \u201cdeeply embedded\u201d in them. Then, in 1982, researchers found that women using talcum powder during ovulation were at a 92 percent increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. During the next three decades, an additional 21 studies were performed on talc powder, and almost all of these studies found that women using these products near their genitals were at an increased risk for developing ovarian cancer.<\/p>\n<p>To date, both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/\">National Cancer Institute<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/\">American Cancer Society<\/a> consider talc use near the genitals as a \u201crisk factor\u201d for ovarian cancer. Despite this possible link, Johnson &amp; Johnson and other talc powder manufacturers have not placed warnings about this risk on their products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_talc\"><\/span><strong>What is talc?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Talc is a soft, naturally occurring mineral made of oxygen, silicon, and magnesium. After talc is mined and processed, the resulting fine powder is used in a variety of cosmetic products.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_talc_used_for\"><\/span><strong>What is talc used for?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Talc appears in a wide range of products, including talcum powder (baby powder), feminine hygiene products, makeup, lotions, and deodorant. As talcum powder is known for its odor-and-moisture-absorbing properties, some women use it in their genital area. Genital exposure to the mineral can also occur during condom, menstrual pad, or diaphragm use.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_talc_harmful\"><\/span><strong>Why is talc harmful?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In nature, talc deposits are often found near dangerous accumulations of the carcinogenic mineral asbestos. Asbestos has been linked to many types of cancer, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, a rare disease of the lungs. Even trace amounts of asbestos have the potential to cause cancer, and diagnoses are often made decades after a talc-containing product was used.<\/p>\n<p>Although the federal government required talc-based wares to be asbestos-free starting in the 1970s, scientists have noted that it is difficult to comply. In addition, there is evidence that companies continued to sell talc products that tested positive for asbestos long after regulations went into effect. A recent Reuters report showed that Johnson &amp; Johnson\u2019s baby powder contained asbestos from 1971 through the early 2000s, exposing consumers to serious risks for decades.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ijgc.bmj.com\/\">The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer<\/a> states that women who use talcum powder on their genital area have a 30% to 60% increased risk of cancer. Researchers believe that talc causes the disease by provoking chronic inflammation of the fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries, and potentially suppressing cancer-fighting antibodies.<\/p>\n<p>Talcum powder also has been connected to mesothelioma, a rare lung cancer. When the small airborne particles enter the lungs, they can cause irritation, chronic inflammation, and the eventual formation of cancerous tumors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_people_filing_lawsuits\"><\/span><strong>Why are people filing lawsuits?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thousands of people who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and mesothelioma have filed lawsuits against companies that use talc in their products. Johnson &amp; Johnson has been at the center of many recent lawsuits, with victims claiming that they developed cancer after using the company\u2019s talc-based items consistently for years.<\/p>\n<p>Another key aspect of the lawsuits involves prosecuting attorneys\u2019 claims that manufacturers like Johnson &amp; Johnson knew for over 40 years that their products contained asbestos. According to internal J&amp;J documents, the company concealed this information from the public and refused to put safety warnings on its items or remove them from sales shelves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_lawsuits_have_been_filed\"><\/span><strong>How many lawsuits have been filed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As of March 2019, more than 13,000 lawsuits were pending against Johnson &amp; Johnson. Lawsuits are also pending against other talc product manufacturers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_there_been_any_settlements_or_verdicts\"><\/span><strong>Have there been any settlements or verdicts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There have been several settlements and verdicts against Johnson &amp; Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive, and other manufacturers for cases involving ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. Settlements are on the rise in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>The largest verdict against J&amp;J was in July 2018, when a St. Louis jury awarded 22 ovarian cancer victims $4.6 billion after concluding that their use of the company\u2019s baby powder caused their ovarian cancer. In May 2018, $25 million was awarded to Joanne Anderson by a jury concluding that her mesothelioma was caused by her use of talcum powder. In June 2019, Johnson &amp; Johnson and Colgate-Palmolive were ordered to pay $10 million to Patricia Schmitz, who was diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma after using their talc products.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few recent examples of verdicts against companies. From 2016 to today, manufacturers of talc products have paid hundreds of millions of dollars to victims.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_companies_responding_to_lawsuits\"><\/span><strong>How are companies responding to lawsuits?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Despite many losing verdicts and settlements, companies continue to claim that their products are safe and do not contain asbestos or cause cancer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_file_a_lawsuit\"><\/span><strong>Who can file a lawsuit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or ovarian cancer after using talc-based products, you may be eligible to file an individual lawsuit, especially if you have a consistent history of using such wares over a significant time period.<\/p>\n<p>The more frequently you used the product and the longer the duration, the more likely it is that your cancer could have been caused by one containing talc. Because statutes of limitation for filing a lawsuit vary by state, it is in your best interest to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible after your diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_win_in_a_talc_lawsuit\"><\/span><strong>What can I win in a talc lawsuit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What you can recover depends on the type of lawsuit you file. For example, there is a class-action lawsuit filed against Johnson &amp; Johnson where many consumers are suing for damages related to the cost of the product. However, it is important to understand that class actions do not cover individual health-related costs.<\/p>\n<p>If, on the other hand, you file an individual lawsuit, you may be able to receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other expenses. Each case is different, and depending on the cost of your medical bills, the symptoms you experienced, and how much work you missed, the final settlement amount will vary.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_an_attorney_do_for_me\"><\/span><strong>What can an attorney do for me?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A good lawyer will ensure that your best interests are taken into account. They will make sure you meet important deadlines, give you a clear understanding of your legal rights, and supply trusted expert witnesses to bolster your case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us\"><\/span><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Contact us today at <a href=\"tel:6012023942\">601-202-3942<\/a> to schedule a consultation with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therollinsfirm.com\/\">reliable attorney in Mississippi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The Rollins Law Firm is reviewing cases on behalf of women who developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after using talc powder or other talc products. 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