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Electron Microscopy Expert Discusses Technique for Identifying Talc in Ovarian Tissue

Dec 28 2017 Silica

The presence of talc particles in tissue became the pivotal point of a liability case that alleged baby powder manufacturers had ignored the carcinogenic risks posed by talcum powder. A woman decided to sue a large company following the discovery…

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Electron Microscopy, Pathology, Silica

Expert Contradicts Theory Linking Baby Powder and Cancer

Oct 31 2017 Silica

After using baby powder for over three decades, a woman began to have a loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and bloating. Her doctor diagnosed her with cancer, and she began to suspect her routine use of baby powder of exposing…

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Class Action, Gynecology, Oncology

Baby Powder Claimed to have Carcinogenic Effect on Ovaries

Oct 31 2017 Silica

When a woman’s savings had to be spent on medical treatment fees for her ovarian cancer, she filed suit alleging that the excessive use of baby powder had caused her to be exposed to harmful carcinogens. Though she had no…

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Epidemiology, Silica, Talcum Powder

Gynecologic Oncologists Opine on Baby Powder-Ovarian Cancer Link

Oct 31 2017 Silica

One young mother’s contraction of abdominal cancerous lumps prompted a legal investigation into whether baby powder, which is talc-based, could plausibly increase the risk of ovarian cancer. The potential of talc to cause inflammation of the ovaries in women by…

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Gynecology, Oncology, Silica

Lawsuit Alleges Baby Powder Talc is not Asbestos-Free

Oct 31 2017 Silica

Following the death of a mother due to ovarian cancer, her family filed suit against the pharmaceutical company that had sold her the product without any attached warnings over talcum powder. Though the product was alleged to be free of…

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Electron Microscopy, Pathology, Silica

Ovarian Cancer Patients Sue Manufacturer of Talc-Based Powder

Oct 31 2017 Silica

When multiple lawsuits alleged that the use of pure talcum in baby powder products increased chances of ovarian cancer, industry practices in cosmetic regulation were brought into question. The status of regulatory practices in the Personal Care Products Council became…

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Cosmetic Ingredients, Cosmetics, Silica

Class Action Alleges Baby Powder Facilitates Cancer

Oct 31 2017 Silica

An expert in performing electronic microscopy was needed in a lawsuit against a baby powder manufacturing company when patients alleged the product had caused them to develop cancer. Throughout the case, scientific literature was conflicted on whether asbestos-free talc, a…

Epidemiology Expert Comments on Talcum-Cancer Correlation

Oct 31 2017 Silica

When multiple women began to develop weight loss, abdominal lumps, indigestion, and eventual ovarian cancer following the use of a multinational brand of baby powder, the product’s company was sued for neglecting to provide warnings about their products. During the…

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Epidemiology, Medical, Silica

Class Action Claims Baby Powder has Carcinogenic Properties

Oct 31 2017 Silica

An experienced epidemiologist was needed in a civil court case between a company that manufactures baby powder and past users who claimed that the product had given them cancer. The long-term health impact of the powder was brought into question…

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