Talcum powder is made primarily from talc, a mineral containing the elements magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. Used in baby and facial powders, cosmetics, and other consumer products, talc absorbs moisture and can be used to reduce chafing against the skin. But despite its wide use for decades, talcum powder has been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer in some women.
Talc and Ovarian Cancer
Although talc can contain asbestos—a cancer-causing substance—in its natural form, consumer products containing talc have been asbestos-free since the 1970s. But researchers have noted that even modern, asbestos-free products containing talc may increase the risk of ovarian cancer when used in the genital area. Talc doesn’t break down in the body and can travel through a woman’s vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes into her ovaries, causing irritation and increasing the risk of ovarian cancer.
In addition to baby powder, products used in the genital area that may contain talc include:
- Condoms
- Diaphragms
- Sanitary napkins
- Tampons
- Vaginal deodorants
Based on current research, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies the genital use of talc-based body powder as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.”
Protecting Your Rights in Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Risks
When a corporation’s products make you sick, you shouldn’t be left to pay the bill. If you’ve developed ovarian cancer after using a product containing talcum powder, you deserve an experienced team of lawyers protecting your rights. Contact our law firm today.
Talcum Powder Linked To Very Deadly Ovarian Cancer
Each year in the United States, roughly 20,000 women get ovarian cancer. In 2011, almost 15,000 women died from ovarian cancer. Talcum baby powder has been found to increase a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer by 30%. Many women use talcum powder for feminine hygiene. If the powder particles travel through the vagina, uterus and fallopian tubes and settles in the ovaries, a woman’s risk of developing cancer is raised 30%.
Compensation For Victims Of Talcum Powder Injuries
If you used talcum powder and developed ovarian cancer, you could be entitled to money for pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills. If you lost a loved one who used talcum powder and developed ovarian cancer, you could be entitled to compensation for the loss of that loved one.
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Lots Of Feminine Hygiene Products Contain Talcum Powder
There are many products that women use for feminine hygiene that contain talcum powder. Baby powders, body powders, condoms, diaphragms, feminine washes, sanitary napkins, tampons, and vaginal deodorants may contain talcum powder.
You Have A Limited Amount Of Time To File A Lawsuit For Ovarian Cancer From Talcum Powder
You only have a limited amount of time to file a talcum powder lawsuit. Statutes of limitations may bar you from filing a talcum powder lawsuit if you wait too long. Statutes of limitations are essentially legal deadlines by which you must file a lawsuit. Things such as when you used talcum powder, when you developed ovarian cancer, or which state you live in can affect the time you have to file a lawsuit. We highly suggest you contact a drug injury lawyer soon so you aren’t barred from filing a talcum powder lawsuit.
Talcum Powder Class Action Lawsuits And Settlements
Lawsuits have been filed around the country. These lawsuits allege that talcum power is responsible for these women’s injuries, specifically ovarian cancer. Some lawsuits have been filed by the women that used talcum powder for feminine hygiene. Other lawsuits are filed by the loved ones left behind when a victim has died of ovarian cancer.
Talcum Powder Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Lawsuits
Sometimes a class action lawsuit is not the best way to go for a claimant. Sometimes claimants should considers an alternative to class action lawsuits: multidistrict litigation (MDL). In a MDL, many cases from around the country will be compiled into one court. They will each be decided on individually. That means that talcum powder victim’s cases would be decided on each case’s merit. MDLs allow claimants to get an individualized settlement that may cover all their medical bills and possibly even other forms of compensation.
You Can Afford A Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Attorney
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Talcum Powder Class Action Lawsuits and Multidistrict Litigation
In a class action lawsuit, all claimants usually share the settlement equally. Often in class action lawsuits, claimants don’t get what they truly deserve. Woods and Woods normally recommends a better alternative to class action lawsuits: multidistrict litigation (MDL). Cases from several states are compiled in one court for a MDL and each case is decided individually. That means that claimants receive the money they deserve for all their injuries.
Johnson & Johnson Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed
Lawsuits have been filed around the country. These lawsuits allege that talcum power is responsible for these women’s injuries, specifically ovarian cancer. Some lawsuits have been filed by the women that used talcum powder for feminine hygiene. Other lawsuits are filed by the loved ones left behind when a victim has died of ovarian cancer. You only have a limited amount of time to file a talcum powder lawsuit. Statutes of limitations may bar you from filing a talcum powder lawsuit if you wait too long.
Sources
Centers For Disease Control
Courthouse News
Law 360