Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer Risk: Latest Findings and Legal Implications
More than 50,000 women have filed lawsuits against manufacturer Johnson & Johnson for ovarian cancer allegedly caused by the company’s talc-based products. As these cases get closer to a possible settlement, our attorneys consider the potential links between ovarian cancer and talc and how victims might pursue their own compensation claims.
What Is Talcum Powder?
Talcum powder is a common product used to soak up moisture, absorb odors, and prevent friction. Some of the most common products that contain talc are baby powders, feminine hygiene products, cosmetics, and body powders.
Talc, the core ingredient of talcum powder, is a naturally occurring mineral compound. It’s not toxic in the ground, but when it’s mined, it’s often contaminated with a compound that is toxic – asbestos.
Ovarian Cancer and Talcum Powder
Asbestos is known to cause cancer in humans. If asbestos can be found in talc, then it could contaminate any talc-based product – including those used on our skin and near our reproductive tracts.
What is the current link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder? Well, the link is not yet definitive. However, it is compelling. There is a body of evidence to show that there are links between developing reproductive cancers and repeated asbestos exposure. Our attorneys can explain the laws in more detail as they relate to your diagnosis and exposure history.
The Legal Implications for Ovarian Cancer Sufferers
For ovarian cancer sufferers, the Johnson & Johnson verdict is promising. Although the link between ovarian cancer and talc is not definitively proven, it’s significant enough that companies are prepared to acknowledge the potential association.
Do you have a compensation claim based on the latest legal landscape? If you have a history of using powders such as Johnson & Johnson talc-based products, and you now have ovarian cancer, you may have a claim. It all depends on your diagnosis and your exposure history.
Do I Have a Compensation Claim?
Our attorneys will evaluate your situation to determine if you have a compensation claim. If you have a case, you can pursue compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost income.
You only have so long to make a compensation claim, however. Typically, this means filing a lawsuit within one or two years of diagnosis. The sooner you file, the easier it is to present relevant and quality evidence. Please reach out to us to talk about your claim in more detail. Call 888-910-6376 for a free consultation.
Free Case Evaluation from Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys
Have you developed ovarian cancer after using talc-based products? Our attorneys want to help you. Our legal team is committed to supporting the victims of asbestos exposure and helping them secure the damages they deserve.
Proving asbestos exposure caused your cancer is a challenging task, but our attorneys will champion your case from the moment you contact us. Do not feel like you must deal with a cancer diagnosis alone. For a free, no-obligation case discussion, call our experienced team now at 888-910-6376.
