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The Philadelphia-based consumer rights attorneys at Golomb & Honik are currently reviewing claims from women who developed ovarian cancer after using a Johnson & Johnson powder product.
Our accomplished lawyers are dedicated to protecting consumers through class action and individual litigation, and we have an extensive record of success helping injury victims and their families recover the financial security they need to move forward with their lives. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with ovarian cancer that may be linked to the use of a talcum-based Johnson & Johnson powder, please call 855-889-5389 for your free case evaluation; our attorneys welcome clients from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and nationwide.
Failure to Warn of Ovarian Cancer Risk
A federal jury recently found that talcum contained in some Johnson & Johnson powders contributed to a woman’s ovarian cancer.
The plaintiff in this case was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006, after about 30 years of using talcum-based Johnson & Johnson powders—including the popular Shower to Shower body powder—as part of her personal hygiene routine. The jury found that Johnson & Johnson failed to warn consumers of a link between the use of talc-based powder for feminine hygiene and a heightened risk of ovarian cancer.
At least one state attorney general’s office is investigating Johnson & Johnson’s promotion of talcum powder products for feminine hygiene, and the company faces additional pending claims on behalf of women who developed ovarian cancer following the regular use of its talc-based powders.
Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
Talc is a mineral comprised primarily of magnesium, silicon and oxygen. When ground into powder, talc can absorb moisture and reduce friction; talcum powders are widely used to help keep skin dry and prevent rashes.
Research suggests that talcum powder can contribute to cancer in the ovaries if particles enter the body through the vagina. One review of data reported in the medical journal Cancer Prevention Research indicated that women who regularly use talc-based powder for feminine hygiene may increase their risk of ovarian cancer by about 41 percent.
If you or a family member was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using a talcum-based Johnson & Johnson powder product, such as Shower to Shower or Johnson’s Baby Powder, for feminine hygiene, please contact Golomb & Honik today for your free consultation. Our consumer class action attorneys welcome clients from the greater Philadelphia area, throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and nationwide.
