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Send us a textIs cancer a death sentence? Can "X" cause cancer? We sift through common beliefs and popular television/social media claims...learn whether research backs it up. https://bit.ly/4bblanUThere are lots of popular ideas about how cancer starts and spreads that make a lot of sense. However, many of these claims have no scientific basis, even after numerous studies. This week we are the MythBusters for some frequently asked questions about cancer. Wrong ideas about cancer can lead to needless worry and even interfere with good prevention and treatment decisions. In This Episode:01:48.3 | Recipe of the Week: Connecticut-Nutmeg and Pizza03:44.4 | Famous People's Last Words Before Death06:32.3 | Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions, What Does the Research Say?Is Cancer a Death Sentence? - How to understand 5-year survival ratesWill Eating Sugar Make My Cancer Worse?Is Cancer Contagious? What is the Role of My Attitude in Getting or Surviving Cancer?Can Surgery or Biopsy Cause Cancer to Spread?Will Cancer Get Worse If Exposed to Air?Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?Do Power Lines Cause Cancer?If Someone in My Family Has Cancer, Will I get it Too?Am I Risk-Free if No One In My Family Had Cancer?Do Anti-Perspirants or Deodorants Cause Breast Cancer?Does Talcum Powder Cause Cancer?Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer?20:31.6 | Dr Jeanna Ford - Cancer Misconceptions37:50.5 | OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org
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PREVIEW: From a longer conversation with Bob Zimmerman about space engineering and discovery: speaking of a panorama in sharp detail taken by Perseverance of Jezero Crater -- the red dust of Mars accumulated like 3 billion year-old talcum powder over the eroded rocky features. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/archive/PIA26080_True_halfres.jpg 2023 Jezero Crater
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Welcome to episode 184 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Mirena Umizaj from Mirena & Company, to discuss how you can diversify your law firm by growing your firm's inventory. In the past decade, Mirena successfully deployed a billion dollars to law firms nationwide. She has worked on the largest class-action suits and mass tort settlements in the United States, including the BP Oil spill, IVC Filter, Mesothelioma, Transvaginal Mesh, RoundUp, Hernia Mesh, Boy Scouts, Opioids, Human Trafficking, Route 91-Las Vegas Shooting, Military Earplugs, Talcum Powder, and JUUL litigations. Mirena is also a Settlement Planning specialist who goes beyond the standard legal conventions, infusing thoughtful and flexible options to clients who receive a recovery. Whether for the Plaintiff or Firm, she improves their bottom line, helping them achieve financial goals of any size and nature. Best of all, her compassion for the plight of the claimant sets her above the rest as she ascertains their well-being through the entire process of the litigation. Mirena's knack for finance and heart to serve provides firms and plaintiffs with holistic, intuitive, and integrated planning to create cutting-edge portfolios. To bring it all full circle, Mirena supplies firms with comprehensive legal concierge services by giving Plaintiffs and Attorneys smooth procedures, detailed reports, and systems of navigating legal planning and funding complexities. By her awareness of market trends and how it affects all aspects of the law she offers a strategic edge in civil justice. She has the wherewithal, drive, discipline, and passion for directing and participating in cases that change our world. Mirena's career began in UNICEF, working as a translator for American troops who assisted Kosovos genocide victims. She subsequently found her way into the US Department of Justice & Immigration, paving the way for her outstanding reputation today. At the young age of 17, Mirena immigrated to the United States from Albania. She earned her degree with honors in International Relations and Communications, graduating from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. She fluently speaks three languages, frequently traveling between the US and Europe. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Mirena got started in the legal business Learn how to grow your inventory Why you should think of your law firm as a business You should stop resisting CFO's How Mirena & Co help law firm owners Resources: www.mirenaandco.com https://www.facebook.com/MirenaandCo/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/frameless-consulting-llc/ https://www.instagram.com/mirenaandco/ Additional Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/aiworkshop https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind
Mikal Watts, of Watts Guerra and talcpowderjustice.com, discusses his role in obtaining a proposed national settlement in the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) talcum powder case (MDL 2738), totaling $8.9B dollars. According to Watts, this is the largest products liability settlement ever realized after a bankruptcy filing, and is the culmination of over a decade of fighting for justice. This proposed settlement would resolve and satisfy the nationwide talc liability of J&J and the recently formed company, LTL Management LLC (LTL), by paying women with gynecologic cancers and mesothelioma a total of $12.08 billion over the next 25 years. The settlement will be presented as part of a Bankruptcy Restructuring Plan to be submitted by LTL for approval of Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Michael B. Kaplan of the District of New Jersey. Under the proposed settlement, and only if confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court and approved by at least 75% of talc claimants, the settling defendants will fund $12.08 billion over 25 years into a “Talc Trust” to be created for the benefit of talc claimants. Existing eligible talc claimants who were diagnosed and hired a lawyer prior to April 1, 2023, alleging their use of J&J talc products caused gynecologic cancers or mesothelioma, will have their claims paid by the Talc Trust within one year of plan confirmation. Future talc claimants will be paid by the Trust via future payments that will be made over the next 25 years. Watts has led TalcPowderJustice.com, a coalescing force of plaintiffs, healthcare professionals, and attorneys that have fought for restitution for women harmed by talc for over a decade. It is a valuable resource for women with unified claims against J&J and the current claimants. Watts also spoke with Elisa D'Amico about his excitement about the upcoming conference Mass Torts Puerto Rico (https://www.masstortspuertorico.com). This second annual conference is hosted by the Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico (https://www.triallawyersofpr.org), of which Watts is a founding member, and will be held on May 3-5, 2023. SOURCES: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/attorney-mikal-watts-negotiates-proposed-settlement-in-johnson--johnson-talcum-powder-case-mdl-2738-national-settlement-of-8-9-billion-301790140.html and TalcPowderJustice.com Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org
Hosted by Sandii Jane, Mams in a Blender is a podcast discussing all things modern families. Everyday people with inspirational stories. On this weeks episode we are joined by the inspirational Ciara Lee. Ciara is mother to not one, but two autistic children. She shares with us the day to day ups and downs of raising two boys on the spectrum. She highlights her journey of learning about the disorder and how she has become the super mammy she is today.
Lead Attorney at Beasley Allen Law Firm Leigh O’Dell joins Lisa Dent to talk about how Johnson & Johnson proposed paying nearly $9 billion to cover the lawsuits claiming their talcum powder caused cancer. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
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On the show today, we introduce two new segments: ‘Uh Oh Spaghetti Oh'' and ‘Wembanyama-Mamma Mia!' Teenagers of the LeBron generation Losing James Harden Miami Heat - not a ripper of a start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the show today, we introduce two new segments: ‘Uh Oh Spaghetti Oh'' and ‘Wembanyama-Mamma Mia!' Teenagers of the LeBron generation Losing James Harden Miami Heat - not a ripper of a start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the show today, we introduce two new segments: ‘Uh Oh Spaghetti Oh'' and ‘Wembanyama-Mamma Mia!' Teenagers of the LeBron generation Losing James Harden Miami Heat - not a ripper of a start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the show today, we introduce two new segments: ‘Uh Oh Spaghetti Oh'' and ‘Wembanyama-Mamma Mia!' Teenagers of the LeBron generation Losing James Harden Miami Heat - not a ripper of a start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the show today, we introduce two new segments: ‘Uh Oh Spaghetti Oh'' and ‘Wembanyama-Mamma Mia!' Teenagers of the LeBron generation Losing James Harden Miami Heat - not a ripper of a start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the show today, we introduce two new segments: ‘Uh Oh Spaghetti Oh'' and ‘Wembanyama-Mamma Mia!' Teenagers of the LeBron generation Losing James Harden Miami Heat - not a ripper of a start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who Moved My Freedom Podcast, Tonight Walter Keller of Safety Harbor Firearms and Hank catch up on the news and politics of the day including Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk Twitter Take Over and more. Use code STRANGE10 at Brownell's to Save 10% off $150 or More US Law Shield Promo Code “HANK” for 2 Free … Who Moved My Freedom 943 -Tuesday Is For Tulsi Twitter & Talcum Powder Read More »
What role does diet and baby powder play in the development of fibroids and ovarian cancer?
Katie and Sarah start out with a chat on nails, then effortlessly segue into makeup current affairs including toxic talc, clean brands, and the struggle of trying new products.
The fellas sit down for episode 19 (?) to discuss a range of topics including, but not limited to, a bracket of the worst names possible, who would win in a race: Usain Bolt or Joey Chestnut? They talk talcum powder, bed times, and everything in between. Listen or don't. We don't care.
Richard Meadow & Danielle Mason discuss the latest updates to Talcum Powder litigation including the February 2022 ruling.
Johnson & Johnson has a long history of lawsuits for injuring and killing customers, but again they are claiming bankruptcy again!
On today's episode of Mass Tort News LegalCast, I sat down with Dena Young and John Albanese of the law firm of Berger Montague. Dena is Senior Counsel in the firm's Philadelphia office with significant experience in the mass tort space, involving dangerous and defective medical devices, pharmaceutical, and consumer products including Talcum Powder, Transvaginal Mesh, Roundup, Risperdal, Viagra, Zofran, and Xarelto. She discusses her work on the Allergan BIOCELL textured breast implant products liability litigation, and explains how she recognized an opportunity to help victims when other lawyers shied away from doing so. For Dena, her work is a passion project that allows her to connect on a very personal level with her clients. John is an associate in the firm's Minneapolis office. Like Dena he got his start with mass torts at an early stage in his career. John talks with me about the positive work culture at Berger Montague, where every single team member's voice matters. John is fueled by his passion for the practice of law and his desire to help his clients seek justice. As always, please remember to subscribe and follow us on social media. Enjoy the show. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org
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In this episode I explain better alternatives to talcum powder.Social MediaMy Twitter - @ZeroWaste_PodRepod - podcast social media app.SubscribeDownload here.www.jonathanjk.comPodcast Page here.
Talcum powder has been used in seemingly harmless products for decades, but we now know that it has been linked to cancer in women. Those who have been affected by talcum powder products may now be entitled to compensation, and there's never been a better time to file a claim. But how do you do this? What does the process look like? Injury attorneys Steve Brooks and Beach Brooks III explain what you can expect when you call the Brooks Law Group for a talcum powder claim. Call us today at 1-800-LAW-3030 to get started!
This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey revisit their interview with Rachel Lanier of the Lanier Law Firm ( https://lanierlawfirm.com/ ). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Case Details: National Trial Lawyers Civil Plaintiff Top 40 Under 40 honoree Rachel Lanier discusses how she and other members of the Lanier Law Firm trial team secured the largest verdict in the United States in 2018. This landmark verdict secured justice for 22 women who developed ovarian cancer after continuous use of Johnson & Johnson's best-selling baby powder and other talcum powder products containing cancer-causing asbestos. Rachel helped prove the multi-billion dollar, multi-national company had known about the asbestos for decades and covered it up with biased tests and skewed interpretations of test results. After a six-week trial, a St. Louis jury awarded $4.14 billion in punitive damages and $550 million in compensatory damages. Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bio: Rachel Lanier joined the Lanier Law Firm's New York office as an associate in 2016 and practices in the areas of toxic torts, pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, and product liability. In 2017, Ms. Lanier served on the Lanier Law Firm's trial team in the Pinnacle hip implant litigation against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. which led to a $247 million dollar verdict in favor of plaintiffs. In 2018, Ms. Lanier was on the trial team in St. Louis, Missouri representing twenty-two plaintiffs in the Talcum Powder litigation against Johnson & Johnson, and was instrumental in obtaining the $4.7 billion dollar verdict for the plaintiffs. Most recently, Ms. Lanier was appointed to Plaintiffs' Steering Committee for the 3M Combat Earplug Multi-District Litigation. Ms. Lanier is dedicated to representing injured clients and their families by pursuing justice for those who have been harmed by toxic substances and defective products. Prior to joining the Lanier Law Firm, Ms. Lanier was an associate at a mid-sized firm in Manhattan, where she focused on representing individuals suffering from asbestos-induced diseases, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Ms. Lanier was recognized as a 2018 New York Rising Star in the practice area of personal injury – products and is a member of the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, New York Bar Association, and New Jersey Bar Association. She enjoys speaking at Continuing Legal Education seminars, and participated in a breakout panel at the annual Mass Torts Made Perfect seminar in Las Vegas, NV. In 2018, Ms. Lanier spoke on the recent Talc verdict at the HarrisMartin MDL Conference in Napa, CA, and presented at the HarrisMartin Talc and Asbestos Conference in Miami Beach, FL. She also participated on a panel at the Annual Complex Litigation Symposium in Louisiana and the 2019 National Trial Lawyers Summit in Miami Beach. Ms. Lanier has further been honored as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Civil Plaintiff Top 40 Under 40 and recently selected to serve on the 2019 Executive Committee for the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Ms. Lanier is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2
Good Morning, This is Louise. Episode 99 - room and reflectionfeaturing sound recordings by KasDonatov, Felix Blume (@felix____blume), Florian Reichelt (@florianreichelt), Kyles, Proxima4, and kangaroovindaloowith music by A14rmcalis, Víkingur Ólafsson, Noname, Hania Rani, Jean Deaux, Helgi Jonsson, Hugar, Clark, Balmorhea, and Vladimir Cosmaprogrammed and produced by @small_ernstNamo Guan Shi Yin Pusa Thank you for listening
Good Morning, This is Louise. Episode 91 - everything at once featuring the voices of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sonya Renee Taylor, and Bell Hooks with music by Bbymutha, Ojerime, Fana Hues, Liv.e, A14rmcali, Ambré, Chelsea Reject, ilham, Jyoti & Georgia Anne Muldrow, Nina Tech, Ari Lennox, God Colony, TT The Artist, and Orchestre Super Borgou de Parakouprogrammed and produced by @small_ernst Namo Guan Shi Yin Pusa Thank you for listening
Raw and Uncut breakdown of Bears vs Saints. Is Trubisky the answer? Brees vs Bears. Talcum Powder future QB for Saints? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today on The Jon Blake Show Blakey and Cheryl don't want to be known as Nan and Pop!.... PLUS What is in the new safe Talcum Powder?.... PLUS A brand new episode of Behind Closed Doors! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Katie O'Brien to discuss the Use of Talcum Powder and Risk of Ovarian Cancer. Dr. Katie M. O’Brien is an epidemiologist with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. She studies environmental and genetic risk factors for cancer and helps lead the Sister Study, a cohort of more than 50,000 women who all had a sister diagnosed with breast cancer.
Odd Places Radio Season of Going Viral Every Weekday Over Zoom Ep. #27Missing Talcum Powder Watch us on YouTube and FacebookListen to us everywhere elseoddplaces.buzzsprout.com
Following straight on from Episode 16, the usual nonsense and a really horrific story about an ingrown hair. Apologies in advance!|Follow us on social media:|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saveoursoulspodcast|Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saveoursoulspodcast|Twitter: https://twitter.com/sosclothingpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Johnson & Johnson has taken huge hits on the litigation front since 2016 in the talcum powder / asbestos litigation. Few appreciate how big the verdicts have been, the punitive damages awards and the frequency of both. Get up to speed on these issues with our podcast here.
On February 4th, 2020, the FDA held its first public hearing regarding the potential for imposing rigorous asbestos-detection guidelines upon the cosmetic and talcum powder industry. Listen to find out background on the meeting, what happened, and what the future holds for the consumer and industry giants alike.
Next week, on February 4th, 2020, the US FDA will be holding a public hearing as to whether to impose rigorous guidelines for asbestos testing upon companies selling talcum-powder based products. Understand the background that prompted the hearing and what American consumers can expect.
This week the hosts look at research that suggests attending art events can increase life span. And they discuss if there is a link between talcum powder use and cancer. Plus, they share a healthy recipe for winter pasta salad.
Fitzy gives the team a Talcum Powder update, we ask you about the major injuries you got from minor things PLUS we learn about a certain team members' missing turtle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Its the new year and the same rubbish is being spoken on Drinking with Fear. We discuss fanny candles, sword fighting, eating... well you'll find out.Roll on 2020!
On the heels of an October 2019 recall of more than 33,000 bottles of talcum powder due to the detection of asbestos, the New Mexico Attorney General is the first to file a consumer protection case against Johnson and Johnson. Get up to speed on this new development and how it may impact the pending talcum powder litigation.
The history behind asbestos and talcum powder date back fifty years. This fascinating podcast breaks down the history, the FDA's involvement and the current outlook for the 16,000 ovarian and mesothelioma cases currently pending in Federal Court.
In October 2019, the US FDA issues an immediate recall of a specific lot number of more than 33,000 bottles of Johnson & Johnson baby powder due to the detection of asbestos. The recall followed years and years of J&J denying that their product contained any asbestos. We purchased a bottle of talcum powder to find out what, if any, warnings it contained. Listen and share our podcast here, and you decide what's sufficient, and what's not.
This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Rachel Lanier of the Lanier Law Firm ( https://lanierlawfirm.com/ ). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Case Details: National Trial Lawyers Civil Plaintiff Top 40 Under 40 honoree Rachel Lanier discusses how she and other members of the Lanier Law Firm trial team secured the largest verdict in the United States in 2018. This landmark verdict secured justice for 22 women who developed ovarian cancer after continuous use of Johnson & Johnson's best-selling baby powder and other talcum powder products containing cancer-causing asbestos. Rachel helped prove the multi-billion dollar, multi-national company had known about the asbestos for decades and covered it up with biased tests and skewed interpretations of test results. After a six-week trial, a St. Louis jury awarded $4.14 billion in punitive damages and $550 million in compensatory damages. Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bio: Rachel Lanier joined the Lanier Law Firm's New York office as an associate in 2016 and practices in the areas of toxic torts, pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, and product liability. In 2017, Ms. Lanier served on the Lanier Law Firm's trial team in the Pinnacle hip implant litigation against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. which led to a $247 million dollar verdict in favor of plaintiffs. In 2018, Ms. Lanier was on the trial team in St. Louis, Missouri representing twenty-two plaintiffs in the Talcum Powder litigation against Johnson & Johnson, and was instrumental in obtaining the $4.7 billion dollar verdict for the plaintiffs. Most recently, Ms. Lanier was appointed to Plaintiffs' Steering Committee for the 3M Combat Earplug Multi-District Litigation. Ms. Lanier is dedicated to representing injured clients and their families by pursuing justice for those who have been harmed by toxic substances and defective products. Prior to joining the Lanier Law Firm, Ms. Lanier was an associate at a mid-sized firm in Manhattan, where she focused on representing individuals suffering from asbestos-induced diseases, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Ms. Lanier was recognized as a 2018 New York Rising Star in the practice area of personal injury – products and is a member of the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, New York Bar Association, and New Jersey Bar Association. She enjoys speaking at Continuing Legal Education seminars, and participated in a breakout panel at the annual Mass Torts Made Perfect seminar in Las Vegas, NV. In 2018, Ms. Lanier spoke on the recent Talc verdict at the HarrisMartin MDL Conference in Napa, CA, and presented at the HarrisMartin Talc and Asbestos Conference in Miami Beach, FL. She also participated on a panel at the Annual Complex Litigation Symposium in Louisiana and the 2019 National Trial Lawyers Summit in Miami Beach. Ms. Lanier has further been honored as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Civil Plaintiff Top 40 Under 40 and recently selected to serve on the 2019 Executive Committee for the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Ms. Lanier is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2
Jill Bennett talks about the ant & slug season with advice not to use Ant powder or slug pellets as both are cruel to the insects and are poisoning our pets & wildlife. For Ants instead use Talcum Powder (but never directly on them) then catch and place any stray ants outside! For slugs, put down copper tape from a garden centre, used coffee grounds or crushed up egg shells/glass/sea shells around base of plants, ans vaseline around the rims of the plant pots too.
We pick up a couple of strange blokes and interview and chat with them about a whole number of things. Sperm came up a fair bit...not literally.
Jordan and Mark talk about Talcum Powder in Random review! Scraping the barrel gets deep! And we find out what sandwiches Jordan used to sell at school!
This week, a well-known company saw its stocks plummet after reports were released that revealed the company had known for years that their product sometimes contained small amounts of asbestos. Be the gatekeeper for your home and make sure you read labels!
Host Sam Pond is joined by special guest Attorney Priscilla Jimenez (Kline & Specter) in a discussion walking listeners through the lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and the hidden dangers of talcum powder.
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Can talcum powder cause ovarian cancer? Dr. Louis Dainty discusses why he recommends women not use the product on their genital area. TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re talking to Dr. Louis Dainty, Regional Director of Gynecologic Oncology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Dainty. Dr. Dainty: Thank you. It’s great to be here. Host: Why don’t we begin by telling us a little bit about yourself. Why did you go into medicine, and how did you come to be at MedStar Washington Hospital Center? Dr. Dainty: My interest in medicine began as a, as a kid. I knew I wanted to be a doctor and going the long way to get there, I went in the military, went to medical school after spending some time in infantry and just retired from the military a physician after 26 years just last year. Host: What led you into women’s health and women’s oncology? Dr. Dainty: I fell in love with women’s health as soon as I rotated on my OBGYN rotation as a medical student. Initially I thought I was going to be interested in orthopedics but then it was much easier working with women—they were a lot tougher than men. Host: Today we are talking about ovarian cancer and talcum powder, or baby powder. So, a jury in August 2017 awarded a woman $417 million in a case against Johnson and Johnson. The woman claimed that her terminal ovarian cancer was caused by the company’s baby powder, which she said she’d used for decades. And this isn’t the first time that talcum powder has been blamed for causing ovarian cancer. So, Dr. Dainty, what does science say about whether baby powder can cause ovarian cancer? Dr. Dainty: The first concern about the possible link between the use of talcum powder and ovarian cancer dates back to 1960s, and that sprung from the initial contamination of talcum powder with asbestos. For some time now, there hasn’t been any asbestos in talcum powder, but still the question remained whether or not there was an association between the use of talcum powder on a female perineum and risk of developing ovarian cancer. The data has been studied, mostly not in a prospective manner but in an observation manner, and the data is mixed—most studies showing that there is no association between the use of talcum powder and ovarian cancer, and others showing that there is a small increased risk of ovarian cancer with the use of talcum powder. When scientists have gone back and looked at the data in total, it seems that statistically there is a very small increased risk of ovarian cancer with the use of talcum powder on the perineum, with specifically a single type of ovarian cancer, and that’s the most common type which is papillary serous carcinoma of the ovary. Host: What do the studies suggest about a woman’s risk for developing ovarian cancer if she’s used talcum powder? Dr. Dainty: Your lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer is about 1.6 percent of all women, so slightly less than two women out of 100 will get ovarian cancer during their life. And the majority of women die from that cancer because it usually doesn’t present until it’s very advanced. Some of the studies suggest slight increase of a risk of ovarian cancer where, if the baseline risk was 1.6 percent, some studies have shown that it might be as high as 1.8 percent. Now that doesn’t sound like it’s a lot, but instead of 14 women out of a thousand, 16 women out of a thousand would develop ovarian cancer. So those two additional women would certainly not feel that that’s not a significant increased risk from talcum powder. So, while statistically it seems like a very small increase, anything we can try to do to try to decrease your risk of developing ovarian cancer, especially something as simple as not applying talcum powder to your bottom, is worth the effort. Host: So, would it be fair to say that you do recommend that women who use talcum powder stop doing so, or use it less frequently? Dr. Dainty: Yeah, I would recommend that they don’t apply it directly to their perineum because the vagina is interesting in that there is a communication, obviously, physiologic communication, between the outside world and the inside of your body by means of the vagina and the cervix. And so, in theory, talcum powder could be transported from outside of your body into your vagina and up through your cervix because that’s where sperm travel. Talcum powder certainly also could be transported that way, physiologically. So, yes, I’m recommending that if you’re going to use talcum powder that you use it sparingly around your bottom and not apply it directly to your perineum or your vagina. Cornstarch, without any other additives, seems to do some of the same functions as talcum powder without, the, any obvious risks or any clear association between risk and, so if you have to use something, maybe a more natural subject like cornstarch would do. But again, so just avoid using talcum powder. Host: Why do women use talc in these areas, and are there certain groups of women who use it more often? Dr. Dainty: Historically, generations past, I think that a lot of women were taught to put a sanitary pad on, and prior to application of the sanitary pad on their vaginas, they would put talcum powder just to absorb moisture and to also combat bad smell. I think a lot of women, especially older women, grew up doing that. I think younger women, there’s very few women that do that anymore. And so, that’s why people started using talcum powder in the first place. Host: And when you say that it affects the perineum of the woman, could you explain what that body part is, for individuals who might not know. Dr. Dainty: So, the perineum is anything, the vagina, the labia, external genitalia basically, between your thighs, from your pubic bone down to your anus. Host: Are there other products a woman may use, internally or externally, such as petroleum jelly, that may raise her risk for ovarian cancer? Dr. Dainty: Yeah, that’s an interesting question and the bottom line is there is no evidence to date that there is any increased risk with those, at least not that I am aware of, but you bring up a good point—any petroleum-based product that’s applied to your perineum could have, theoretically have, a risk. The bottom line is what I tell most of my patients is when people ask me, you know, “should I use douching or anything like that,” I say “no” and basically that God designed the vagina just the way it’s supposed to be and you shouldn’t mess with that—mess with it as little as possible. So, I don’t recommend using any foreign products, that are artificial products, that you don’t have to. Obviously, people that need artificial lubricant in order have comfortable intercourse, the products with the least number of additives, either color or perfumes or anything like that, are, are, going to be the safest. Host: Is it safe to use baby powder on a baby’s bottom? Dr. Dainty: We don’t know what that risk is, but certainly the use of baby powder for babies is pretty common, and we don’t know whether or not that increases risk. It’d be hard—it’s hard to design a study where you take a hundred babies and expose half of them to talcum powder and the other half you hold back, so all you’re left with is recollection of whether or not a mother said that she used talcum powder on her baby’s bottom or not. So, it’s difficult to get at those kind of exposures through scientific investigation. If I had babies again, I would probably not use talcum powder on their bottoms. Host: If you have a woman who’s used talcum powder for years or for decades, should she be concerned, or should she see her doctor more frequently? Dr. Dainty: No. There is no—there’s no call for alarm and there’s no call for increased testing or surveillance. There is no current routine screening that is recommended for the prevention or diagnosis of ovarian cancer in people that are at baseline risk. That means a lifetime risk of 1.6 percent, perhaps, in the United States. So, no, I wouldn’t say that anybody who has used talcum powder in the past should do anything different except maybe stop using talcum powder. Host: When you’re talking about screening for ovarian cancer, there is really no great test, like mammography for breast cancer or pap smears for cervical cancer. What does screening look like, then, for ovarian cancer? Dr. Dainty: There is no routine screening. As you just said, there is no routine screening for baseline risk, women at baseline risk for ovarian cancer. There are some screenings that we recommend for women who fall into the category of familial or hereditary ovarian cancer, which is a different topic altogether. But for the baseline-risk, general population, there is no routine screening. The only thing that, as an individual and/or a provider, that you may ask a patient to look for are symptoms. So, early satiety, bloating, increased abdominal girth, abdominal pain that occur more days than not—if that’s a new finding, that’s something you need to bring up to your OB GYN. And so that’s really the only screening that I would recommend for all folks. Host: So, you alluded to this a little bit before. What are those main risk factors for ovarian cancer? Dr. Dainty: Probably the biggest is age. So, the average age for ovarian cancer is about 63. So, the older you get, the higher risk you are of developing ovarian cancer. Obesity is the number one modifiable risk factor. If you are 25 pounds overweight, which we all are, you are at 400 percent risk of having endometrial cancer. So, we talk about talcum powder because it increases your risk by 20 percent, and being overweight by 25 pounds, you increase your risk by 400 percent. If you are 50 pounds or more overweight, the risk goes up to 10 times the baseline risk. Certainly—and let’s not even talk about smoking, right? So, yes, talcum powder is real, but it’s not, the data is not so strong. Certainly, the most common talked about risk of ovarian cancer is familial risk. Now, right now, familial risk accounts for maybe 15 or 20 percent of all ovarian cancers. So, most are sporadic or just happen spontaneously. Family history is certainly, though, very important. So, if you have other family members who have breast or ovarian cancers, especially those that have had those cancers prior to age 50, those are folks that may need to be referred to a geneticist for testing. Host: Does that include both sides of your family—so my mother’s side of the family or my father’s—or does that run more prevalently in one or the other? Dr. Dainty: No, it includes both sides. That’s an excellent point. It’s all first-degree relatives. So, if your father’s sister had ovarian cancer early or your father had breast cancer, that would be something that would be very concerning and something that would possibly warrant referral to see a geneticist. Host: This has been very insightful and eye-opening so thank you again, Dr. Dainty, for joining us to discuss this very delicate but also very important women's health topic. Dr. Dainty: I appreciate the invitation. Thank you. Conclusion: Thanks for listening to Medical Intel with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Find more podcasts from our healthcare team by visiting medstarwashington.org/podcast or subscribing in iTunes or iHeartRadio.
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Dana Laake will discuss "news you can use," including controversies in health and nutrition, the need for sufficient vitamin D and magnesium when taking calcium, talcum powder and cancer risk, the US government's reversal of dietary and cardiovascular recommendations, fluoride recommendations, autism, and the autoimmune solution. Dana Laake is a licensed nutritionist in the Washington, DC area, who has provided preventive and therapeutic medical nutrition services for over 25 years. Her practice includes the nutritional evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of health issues affecting children and adults. Dana holds a Master's degree in nutrition from the University of Maryland.
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Today Ken welcomes actor and filmmaker James Lorinz to the show. Ken and James discuss the 1970s, growing up in Queens, Barney Miller, Gregory Ciera, killing hold up men, Valerie Harper's City, serious episodes, Good Times, Normal Lear, All in the Family, One Day at a Time, spending quality time with Talcum Powder, Mannix, being the Monster under the Castro Convertible, shooting on the lot, Tom Poston, Frankenhooker, Alan Young, Zsa Zsa Gabour, Unforgettable, testing pilots, Street Trash, parking spaces, your parents loving your dress, The Twilight Zone, pornographic aspirations, Louise Lasser, Woody Allen's sexual prowess, Mary Hartman, being perplexed by Dark Shadows, To Tell the Truth, SNL, Bill Boggs Midday Live, Price is Right, Room Service, the most awkward interview of James' life, Welcome Back Kotter, On the Rocks, Hogan's Heroes, Bing Crosby: Nazi Sympathizer, The San Pedro Beach Bums, Fish, collecting TV theme songs, film school, Richard Dawson, Bob Barker, Alice, One Day at a Time, Muhammad Ali, Modern Family, The Jerky Boys, Breaking Bad, The Honeymooners, The Odd Couple, Batman, The Munsters, Abbot and Costello, Superman, Jean Sheppard and a shared love of collecting old magazines.
A jury in City of St. Louis Circuit Court found Johnson & Johnson liable for injuries resulting from the use of its talc-containing products such as Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower body powder for feminine hygiene. On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney Jere Beasley, the senior member of the Beasley Allen Law Firm, as they discuss this case, Johnson & Johnson’s liability, the $72 million verdict, Johnson & Johnson's expected appeal and future litigation.
A jury in City of St. Louis Circuit Court found Johnson & Johnson liable for injuries resulting from the use of its talc-containing products such as Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower body powder for feminine hygiene. On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney Jere Beasley, the senior member of the Beasley Allen Law Firm, as they discuss this case, Johnson & Johnson's liability, the $72 million verdict, Johnson & Johnson's expected appeal and future litigation.
Have you had your sprinkle today? Hopefully not - as we uncover the health dangers associated with talcum powder - especially important for women!Guest Emily Wallace author of the book Scarred for Life retells her horrifying childhood of abandonment and abuse.Pat shares an email about FitBits and sounds a warning about the health effects you won't hear about anywhere else.For more visit http://www.speakupandstayalive.comThis show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).
As many Canary Islander residents and visitors already know, Carnival is celebrated with a passion in every major town in each of the seven main Canary Islands, with the main celebrations taking place in the capital cities of the islands. These celebrations take place between January and April each year with the actual dates changing according to when Easter is celebrated; this is most annoying for holidaymakers, but take that issue up with the Vatican! The forty days before Easter, known as Lent, have always been marked by the Catholic practice of giving up meat. So the fiesta of Carnival that takes place just before Lent begins on Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Carnival means ‘goodbye to flesh’ in Latin and became a time for a wild party, and yes, I do mean wild! www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com
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