Talc

[Olive]

I haven't used it only because of my nan (my mum thinks it may have related to ovarian cancer), but I do think if there was anything wrong with it surely it wouldn't be sold. I'm in two minds about it, even though I don't use it. X

 

[littlemiss83]

Talc is closely related to the potent carcinogen asbestos. Talc particles have been shown to cause tumors in the ovaries and lungs of cancer victims. For the last 30 years, scientists have closely scrutinized talc particles and found dangerous similarities to asbestos. Responding to this evidence in 1973, the FDA drafted a resolution that would limit the amount of asbestos-like fibers in cosmetic grade talc. However, no ruling has ever been made and today, cosmetic grade talc remains non-regulated by the federal government. This inaction ignores a 1993 National Toxicology Program report which found that cosmetic grade talc, without any asbestos-like fibers, caused tumors in animal subjects.[SIZE=-2]1[/SIZE] Clearly with or without asbestos-like fibers, cosmetic grade talcum powder is a carcinogen.

Talc is toxic. Talc particles cause tumors in human ovaries and lungs. Numerous studies have shown a strong link between frequent use of talc in the female genital area and ovarian cancer. Talc particles are able to move through the reproductive system and become imbedded in the lining of the ovary. Researchers have found talc particles in ovarian tumors and have found that women with ovarian cancer have used talcum powder in their genital area more frequently than healthy women.[SIZE=-2]2[/SIZE]

Talc poses a health risk when exposed to the lungs. Talc miners have shown higher rates of lung cancer and other respiratory illnesses from exposure to industrial grade talc, which contains dangerous silica and asbestos. The common household hazard posed by talc is inhalation of baby powder by infants. Since the early 1980s, records show that several thousand infants each year have died or become seriously ill following accidental inhalation of baby powder.[SIZE=-2]3[/SIZE]

http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/talc.htm​

 

[misscrazycooki]

talc verus a towel lol I think the towel wins for me x

 

[Nic36]

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I have heard this before and feel convinced that my Mum's use of talc contributed to her ovarian cancer. Sadly in the days she started using it, none of this was known. It really is frightening.

 

[Susanne]

I do think if there was anything wrong with it surely it wouldn't be sold.

If only that were true! Not only in the case of talc, but of all sorts of things - like cigarettes, for example!

 

[Lulabell]

Been give loads of the stuff. Got about 4 pots of it but don't intend on using it. A baby towel does the job of drying him just fine.x

 

[littlemiss83]

Very scary about the cancer.

I always got it dusted on as a child & I had breast cancer at a young age (17) I dont know if that contributed...who knows, but I remember my mum all of a sudden telling me to stop using it, must've been about 10/11 & she said something about it being in the news about it being bad.

Its quite interesting, i wonder how much other bad stuff is in the things we use day to day & dont think twice about. I suppose we'd all keep our LO's away from cigarette smoke, but it doesn't seem as bad to use talc, when fact of the matter is.....it could be just as bad.....scary!!

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[Olive]

I do think if there was anything wrong with it surely it wouldn't be sold.

If only that were true! Not only in the case of talc, but of all sorts of things - like cigarettes, for example!

Fair point. They do come with warnings though.

Don't get me wrong. My nan used it religiously and it's enough to stop me using it. I just think a lot of folk use it on there babies and if it's as dangerous as some of us think, there should be measures in place to make more awareness iykwim.

Xx


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[tinks77]

Yep always have. I put in on my hands then on her rather than puff onto her so she doesnt breathe it in. I have very sensative skin to some creams so I decided to use talc incase she was the same

 

[muffinferon]

I do think if there was anything wrong with it surely it wouldn't be sold.

If only that were true! Not only in the case of talc, but of all sorts of things - like cigarettes, for example!

Fair point. They do come with warnings though.

Don't get me wrong. My nan used it religiously and it's enough to stop me using it. I just think a lot of folk use it on there babies and if it's as dangerous as some of us think, there should be measures in place to make more awareness iykwim.

Xx


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I agree with olive here, lots of people will use it on their babies and the fact it is still made out to be for babies, if it was dangerous surely they would have to raise awareness of what these are like they do for cigarettes.

I have lots of talc given in sets for baby but haven't used any as My baby is that small I fear I'd drown him in it lol but to be honest can we be 100% certain any products we use are definitely safe.

 

[redbear]

I use talc on Alice and will continue to do so, if it really did cause cancer they would stop making it -- they wouldn't want to spend the money on chemotherapy etc that's why there stopping smokers. I asked Health visitor and she said if you pour it on a girl it can cause a water infection so put it on your hands and rub on the patches that need it, with Alice's three chins i use that then sudocream if i dont she gets sore. xx

 

[littlemiss83]

Interesting article from NHS website about talc

http://www.nhs.uk/news/2008/09September/Pages/Talcumpowderrisk.aspx

 

[Susanne]

I agree with olive here, lots of people will use it on their babies and the fact it is still made out to be for babies, if it was dangerous surely they would have to raise awareness of what these are like they do for cigarettes.

I think that when research does find something that was previously thought safe is actually dangerous it takes forever for these warning to come out because the manufacturers put up one hell of a battle, for obvious reasons, demand even more studies, which of course takes time, etc. Look how long it took until they put the warning on the cigarette packets!

I don't want to go around telling other people how they should care for their babies, I'm sure everybody here can make up their own minds. For my own babies I have decided that a towel does the trick just fine.

 

[redbear]

The newspapers have also said having children gives you cancer and not having children and... well just watch Russle Howards song about genuine things they have said cause cancer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yzbxwxWUz0

 

[Nic36]

Personally I think if there is even a slight chance a product might be linked with cancer is enough to make me steer well clear. Watching my Mum lose her battle to ovarian cancer was possibly the worst t hing we have experienced, and has made me much more cautious about the things I put into or on my body - maybe I am overcautious and a little obsessive,but rather be safe than sorry!

 

[littlemiss83]

Same here nic - especially for something like talc, its not exactly essential.

xxxx

 

[redbear]

My mums battling lung desease and she has never smoked. Sometimes there is nothing to blame but bad luck. I took my advice from the healthvisitor so dont think im been careless.