Talcum powder 'poses cancer risk to women' - The Independent on Sunday 26th August 2007

The practice of discreetly puffing underwear with a dab of talcum powder may be increasing women's risk of ovarian cancer. Research shows that women who use talc have a 17 per cent higher risk of getting the cancer. Researchers say using a small amount of talc in the pelvic area may lead to it reaching the ovaries and increasing the risk of the most common gynaecological cancer in the UK, with more than 4,000 deaths a year.

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