2007-03-15 11:50:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
A hemotologist told me once he had a guy in his office with swollen lymph nodes under his jaw. He had them surgically removed (it was necessary) and had them biopsied. The cause was perplexing to say the least until this man (a lawyer) admitted buying cocaine off the streets. It turned out the cocaine was cut with Talc (Talcum Powder), he would place it on his tongue/cheek. Talc is poisoning...not sure if it is still used in baby powder.
Cause cancer? Quite possibly.
2007-03-15 11:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by Incognito 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there's been studies that say ovarian cancer is accociated with using talcum powder regularly, if it's not there can be a risk talc can cause fibrosis of fallopian tubes so females shouldn't use it, try vagisil powder or one with corn starch thats talc free, don't use douche or feminine sprays either
google women product health risks or something like that
2007-03-15 19:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by Tee118 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a healthcare provider I remember hearing this about 5 to 6 years ago.....it was linked with ovarian cancer. I have not heard anything recently. It was taken out of powder some time ago.
2007-03-15 19:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talc is made with oris root, some ppl are allergic to it, but have not heard of cancer caused by it.
2007-03-15 18:55:43 · answer #4 · answered by michael o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. No way.
2007-03-15 18:53:25 · answer #5 · answered by Spamela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so....i did hear that a while back though..
2007-03-15 18:55:00 · answer #6 · answered by nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋