Is there a link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer?

It smells nice, evokes memories of babyhood, and babies, but talcum powder has more recently been found to cause ovarian cancer when used by women for hygiene. Johnson & Johnson, a major manufacturer of talc-based baby powder and body powder, has been accused of failing to warn consumers of the risks of talcum powder. According to a recent Harvard study, women who use talcum powder in the genital or perineal region could be at a 41% higher risk for developing ovarian cancer.

“As many as 10,000 women develop ovarian cancer each year as a result of baby powder use,” says Harvard epidemiologist Dr. Daniel Cramer. Ovarian cancer is a serious disease anticipated to result in more than 14,000 deaths in this year alone in the United States.

The first talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit was won against Johnson & Johnson in federal court in 2013. Johnson and Johnson is a long-time trusted household name, but their reputation has diminished due to problems with products such as Tylenol, DePuy hip replacement parts, and now, talcum powder.

See below for more detailed studies, or, better yet, call us at 1-800-600-6014, and let us help you decide if you’re one of the many people who are at risk from using talcum powder.

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with ovarian cancer and have a history of talcum powder use, then you may be eligible for financial compensation. It’s not your fault. If you got sick from using a common and trusted toiletry product, we want to help you. Call Goldberg Attorneys right away at 1-800-600-6014.