Talcum powder 'poses cancer risk to women'

[trux]

Female freedivers may be interested in this article by Roger Dobson, published at The Independent: Talcum powder 'poses cancer risk to women' - Independent Online Edition > Health

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.

In the research, published in the International Journal of Cancer this week, data on more than 3,000 women was compared. "We confirmed a statistically significant increase in ovarian cancer risk associated with use of talc in the pelvic region," say the researchers, who are from hospitals and centres taking part in the Australian Ovarian Cancer Study Group.

The increased risk was specifically related to talc use in the pelvic region. Use on other body sites showed no association. "This suggests that use of only a small amount of talc may be required for some talc to reach the ovaries and increase risk of cancer," says the report.

It's not clear how talc could trigger the cancer. One theory is it may be carcinogenic to the covering layer of the ovaries when it get through the vagina, uterus and fallopian tubes to the ovary.

[island_sands]

Originally Posted by trux

Female freedivers may be interested in this article by Roger Dobson, published at The Independent: Talcum powder 'poses cancer risk to women' - Independent Online Edition > Health

i have heard this as well. also its harmful to the lungs, and people use it to close to babies. there was a product which was talc in a compact form, so you could still apply it to babies bottoms (sweeeeeet) and avoid inhalation.

YouTube - Baby Fun

[Whopperhead]

Video is Funny! I use a unscented biodegradable body soap mixed with water in a spray bottle -1 to 10 rat. It works GREAT!

[naiad]

Interesting, some freedivers use a lot of talc to put suits on and dry kit. I don't use anything that generates dust or spray which can be breathed in. It isn't worth the risk.

And cute video.

[island_sands]

Originally Posted by Whopperhead

Video is Funny! I use a unscented biodegradable body soap mixed with water in a spray bottle -1 to 10 rat. It works GREAT!

What?? You mix all that up just to fart?

[deep thinker]

Originally Posted by island_sands

What?? You mix all that up just to fart?

Did it go poof

[atomichaggis]

LOL! I use 1 part in 10 feminine hygeine soap in water to get My open cell on... and yes it farts as I descend.