Asbestos Ovarian Cancer

Asbestos has been linked to several types of cancer, including ovarian cancer. Women who worked around asbestos products or used asbestos-contaminated talcum powder are especially at risk. See if LawFirm.com may be able to help you seek compensation and justice after an asbestos ovarian cancer diagnosis.

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Written by: Rae Theodore

Last updated: Sep 10, 2024

Fact-Checked and Legally Reviewed by: Amy E. Garrett

Can Asbestos Cause Ovarian Cancer?

Yes, asbestos can cause ovarian cancer. Researchers have confirmed a link between exposure to asbestos fibers and an increased risk of developing this type of cancer.

“[R]ecent findings suggest a robust correlation between asbestos exposure and ovarian cancer. This highlights the importance of sustained efforts to minimize asbestos exposure and protect public health.”

– Safety and Health at Work

When asbestos fibers enter the body, they can irritate healthy tissue and lead to the development of cancerous cells in the ovaries 10-50 years later.

Women who regularly used asbestos-contaminated talcum powder or worked in industries where this mineral was commonly found face an increased risk of asbestos ovarian cancer.

Key Facts About Asbestos & Ovarian Cancer

Exposure to asbestos can cause ovarian cancer, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Talcum powder products like baby powder and dusting powder have been found to contain asbestos.
Many talc companies sold asbestos-contaminated products without warning of the dangers.
Women who have been impacted may be able to file a talcum powder lawsuit to hold these companies accountable and seek compensation.

LawFirm.com has partnered with top lawyers who’ve secured over $10.1 billion for families impacted by asbestos ovarian cancer and other asbestos-related diseases.

Get a free case review now to see if they may be able to help you or a loved one get the compensation you deserve.

Talc Products That Contain Asbestos

For most of the 20th century, talcum powder products were made from talc, a naturally occurring mineral often found near asbestos deposits. When talc was mined, it may have been contaminated with microscopic asbestos fibers.

Some talc manufacturers knew their products contained asbestos but stayed quiet to keep making money.

Brands of cosmetic talc linked to asbestos and ovarian cancer include:

Avon^® Skin So Soft Satin Talc Powder
Cashmere Bouquet^® talcum powder
Desert Flower^® talcum powder
Gold Bond^® body powder
Johnson’s^® Baby Powder
Johnson & Johnson’s Shower to Shower^® body powder

Over 60,000 lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and other talc manufacturers and suppliers. To date, these companies have paid billions of dollars to innocent consumers who developed asbestos ovarian cancer after using their products.

Other Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer and Asbestos

Women may come in contact with asbestos through sources other than contaminated talc, which can still leave them at risk of ovarian cancer and other asbestos-related cancers.

Other sources of ovarian cancer and asbestos exposure include:

Occupational exposure: Women who worked in industries where asbestos was common, like construction, auto repair, or manufacturing, may have been exposed daily. Prolonged exposure increases the likelihood of developing asbestos ovarian cancer or a related disease.
Home or school exposure: Private homes, schools, and other structures built before the 1980s likely contained dozens of asbestos products, including insulation, pipes, and tiles. Asbestos fibers may have been released into the air when these materials were repaired or through normal wear and tear.
Secondary exposure: Family members may have unknowingly brought home asbestos dust on their work clothes or skin. Women may have been exposed doing the laundry or even hugging a loved one.

A study of women who worked in high-risk asbestos occupations, like asbestos cement and textile workers, asbestos miners and millers, and insulators, supported the IARC’s findings linking exposure to an increased risk of ovarian cancer.

LawFirm.com works with attorneys who have key resources to help asbestos victims figure out how and where they were exposed.

Asbestos and Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits

As of September 2024, nearly 60,000 asbestos ovarian cancer claims are pending in a class action multidistrict talcum powder lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. Other talc product manufacturers are also facing asbestos lawsuits.

While J&J and other talc companies maintain that their products are safe, the courts have held them accountable and ordered them to pay large sums to those they’ve harmed.

Did you know?

J&J has reportedly agreed to a $9 billion asbestos ovarian cancer settlement to pay current and future victims over the next 25 years. The settlement has been accepted but still needs court approval.

Other asbestos ovarian cancer settlements and verdicts include:

$2.1 billion in Missouri to 22 women who filed an ovarian cancer and asbestos class action lawsuit
$72 million for a family in an asbestos ovarian cancer wrongful death lawsuit
$70 million on behalf of a woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 59
$55 million to an ovarian cancer patient who sued J&J
$110 million for a Virginia woman who used talc products for decades
$417 million in California for a long-time baby powder user

Results may vary depending on the stage of your cancer, medical expenses, and other factors. An asbestos lawyer will fight hard to get you everything you deserve.

Call (866) 447-8466 right now or chat with our case managers to see if a top asbestos attorney may be able to seek compensation on your behalf.

Am I Eligible to File an Ovarian Cancer and Asbestos Exposure Lawsuit?

You may be able to file an asbestos and ovarian cancer lawsuit if you or a loved one:

Used a product that contained talc or was exposed to asbestos in some other way
Have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer

Compensation from an asbestos ovarian cancer lawsuit can help pay for your medical bills and everyday living expenses.

If a loved one has passed away, money from a wrongful death lawsuit can help cover their medical expenses, funeral costs, and more.

Get a free case review to see if we may be able to help you file an asbestos cancer lawsuit and seek compensation.

Filing an Asbestos Exposure and Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit

Asbestos ovarian cancer lawyers can handle the entire legal process on your behalf, so you can focus on your health and family.

While every asbestos and ovarian cancer lawsuit is different, the basic steps include:

Getting a free case review: Contact LawFirm.com for a free, no-obligation case review to find out if you may qualify for compensation from an asbestos ovarian cancer lawsuit.
Gathering evidence: Your legal team will collect evidence, like your medical records and work history, to link your ovarian cancer to the asbestos products you were exposed to.
Filing your asbestos ovarian cancer lawsuit: Your attorney will file your claim individually or as part of the asbestos and ovarian cancer class action lawsuit based on the specifics of your case.
Accessing compensation: Almost all asbestos ovarian cancer lawsuits end in out-of-court settlements, allowing victims to access compensation as quickly as possible. However, if an asbestos settlement isn’t reached, your team will fight for you in court.

An asbestos attorney will strive to secure enough compensation to cover your medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.

“Our legal team did all the legwork for us. I didn’t have to do anything except provide my personal background.”

– Dr. Bonnie Snyder, an asbestos cancer survivor

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Why File an Asbestos & Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit?

Asbestos lawsuits allow ovarian cancer patients to pursue money to help cover their medical expenses and hold negligent asbestos companies accountable.

By filing an asbestos ovarian cancer lawsuit, you may be able to:

Lessen the financial burden related to your medical treatment
Seek compensation for a loved one’s funeral and burial expenses
Stand up to at-fault asbestos companies
Get closure and move forward after an ovarian cancer diagnosis

Taking legal action is also a way to sound an alarm about the dangers of asbestos and potentially protect others who may not know about the link between this mineral and ovarian cancer.

Many companies that made and sold asbestos-containing products were aware of the health risks but hid this information from the public to protect their profits.

“The reason why we’re able to bring claims against the manufacturers who used asbestos in their products is because they knew it was dangerous.”

– Ricky A. LeBlanc, Sokolove Law attorney and LawFirm.com legal expert

Get Legal Help for Asbestos Ovarian Cancer

Asbestos in talcum powder and other common household products put millions of innocent women at risk of ovarian cancer and other serious diseases.

LawFirm.com has partnered with talcum powder attorneys who can stand up to powerful asbestos companies and help victims in all 50 states.

Our legal partners have secured over $10.1 billion for families affected by ovarian cancer and other asbestos-related illnesses.

There’s never any upfront costs or hourly fees to work with the attorneys in our network, so there’s no financial risk to take legal action.

Call (866) 447-8466 right now or get a free case review to take the first step toward justice and compensation.

Asbestos Ovarian Cancer FAQs

What two illnesses are associated with asbestos exposure?

Two illnesses that have been linked to asbestos exposure are ovarian cancer and malignant mesothelioma, which often presents as pleural mesothelioma or peritoneal mesothelioma.

When any type of asbestos is disturbed, tiny fibers can become airborne, posing a danger to anyone in the area.

Does asbestos cause ovarian cancer?

Yes, asbestos has been linked to ovarian cancer. Asbestos textile workers and others who worked with the carcinogen daily are especially at risk, as are women who applied asbestos-contaminated talc in the genital area as part of their personal hygiene routine.

Since 2009, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has found asbestos to have a “clearly established” causal association with ovarian cancer, based on five cohort studies, which follow a group of people over time.

How does asbestos cause ovarian cancer?

When women are exposed to asbestos, the fibers can travel through the body and irritate ovarian tissue. This can cause chronic inflammation that leads to cellular damage and, ultimately, the growth of cancerous tumors.

Asbestos as a cause of ovarian carcinoma has been established in several studies, including some showing the presence of asbestos fibers in ovarian tissue.

How can I get help with an asbestos and ovarian cancer case?

LawFirm.com works with experienced asbestos lawyers who can help ovarian cancer patients in all 50 states.

Our legal partners:

Are informed on the latest developments in the asbestos-talc lawsuit
Never charge any upfront or hourly fees
Have secured over $10.1 billion for asbestos victims nationwide

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Fact-Checked and Legally Reviewed by: Amy E. GarrettPartner

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Amy Garrett is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy with more than 22 years of litigation experience. Amy has helped the firm secure billions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for clients. Over the past two decades, she has gained a reputation as a litigator who advocates for her asbestos and complex litigation clients both inside and outside the courtroom.