As early as the 1970s, researchers began observing that talcum powder was present in ovarian tumors. Studies in 1982, 2003, and 2013 echoed the same finding: talcum powder use led to a 30% higher likelihood of developing ovarian cancer. The 1982 study was brought to the attention of researchers at Johnson & Johnson, who attempted to convince the study’s head researcher that his conclusions were false. However, several other studies confirmed his findings. Regardless, the corporate giant never issued a general warning about talcum powder or the side effects of its use. Today, thousands are paying the price for their inaction and unwillingness to act on scientific data.
WARNING:
Talcum Powder Has Been Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Although used for decades, talcum powder has been linked to an increased risk in women developing ovarian cancer. If you think you or a loved one has been affected, take immediate action. Call us today.
Call Our TeamKey Ovarian Cancer Statistics
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There Were 21,000+ New Ovarian Cancer Cases in 2015 -
Women Have a 1 in 75 Risk of Developing Ovarian Cancer -
In 2015, 14,000+ People Died from Ovarian Cancer -
Ovarian Cancer Accounts for 3% of Cancer in Women -
Women Aged 55-64 Are the Most Frequently Diagnosed
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Talcum Powder?
Talcum powder is powdered talc, a soft mineral made of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. Talc is a popular component of skincare and hygiene products because it keeps skin smooth and dry. It has also been used to help with rashes and promote “freshness” for women in their genital areas. Because talcum powder is classified as a cosmetic product, it doesn’t fall under FDA regulation—so warnings about its uses were not as strictly required as they would be for a medication.
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Can I Sue for Damages?
It depends on how strongly your cancer can be linked to your history of talcum powder use. If talc is the likely culprit for your tumors, then you have the right to hold Johnson & Johnson accountable for your harm. However, judging the cause of your cancer is not as simple as you may think—patients who think they have no case at all may have a totally valid claim. Allow an attorney to look into your case to know for sure.
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What Could I Recover in a Lawsuit?
Ovarian cancer requires months of costly treatment, followed by potential ongoing treatment costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, lost quality of life, and other significant losses caused by talcum powder’s side effects. Our firm’s job is to make Johnson & Johnson liable for all of these expenses, both past, present, and future. In short, you’re possibly entitled to receive compensation for every financial or psychological loss you’ve endured as a result of using talcum powder.
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How Long Will My Case Take?
A case like this involves a vast amount of investigation to handle correctly. Our firm has to tie together your cancer with your history of talcum powder use, find expert witnesses to testify on your behalf, and make sure your case is as strong as possible. That process could take months, depending on the case—and the trial could take just as long. In some cases, Johnson & Johnson might be willing to settle earlier in the investigation process. All we can promise is this: we will fight for the amount you deserve as quickly and effectively as possible.
“We conclude that there is a significant association between the use of talc in genital hygiene and risk of epithelial ovarian cancer that, when viewed in perspective of published data on this association, warrants more formal public health warnings.”
We Believe Consumers Were Not Adequately Warned
In 2013, a South Dakota jury found Johnson & Johnson had failed to adequately warn consumers of the risk for using talc powders for feminine hygiene.
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