J&J Lawsuit Shows How Talcum Powder Led to Ovarian Cancer

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Baby powder is one of the most commonly-used household products in America - but could it be a major cause of ovarian cancer?

Last month, a jury in Missouri ordered Johnson and Johnson to fork over $72 million to the family of a woman who claimed to develop ovarian cancer after using its branded baby powder. Hundreds of other women are making the same claim.

Ring of Fire’s Mike Papantonio and Sam Seder discuss this.

[passiveporcupine]

1. What about mineral eye makeup

that has become the rage

[HERVEPA]

2. It's bullshit

Summary

Talcum powder is an interesting example of a cancer myth with a foundation in truth. Prior to the regulation of talcum powder in 1973, the asbestos in talc could reasonably be anticipated to increase cancer risk. Now, though, talc is processed differently and is free of asbestos. The current evidence is inconsistent and insufficient to conclude that the use of talcum powder on the external genitals increases the risk of cancer, specifically ovarian cancer.

https://www.cancerwa.asn.au/resources/cancermyths/talcum-powder-myth/

[FighttheFuture]

3. Not convinced its BS. Use it at your own risk. Keep in mind "current studies", it is not

disproven as a risk, either. From the link you provided:

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies talc-based body powders as possibly carcinogenic to humans

Good enough for me to avoid its use, and anyone with any sense would too!