If you used talc as a child, or still use it now, here’s what the science says about the link with cancer. It might not be what you think.
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Asbestos related cancer has been linked with make-up containing talcum powder.
Asbestos litigation is the number one source of tort claims in the US, with many people decrying the filing of so many claims. But there’s a reason the claims persist. Asbestos isn’t going anywhere.
Some studies have found a link between the long-term use of talcum powder as a feminine hygiene product and an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
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