ovarian cancer

Despite knowing the symptoms to look out for, Kari Neumayer was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when it was already at an advanced stage.

"The bottom line is that ovarian cancer research is underfunded," said Dr. Nadia Chaudhri, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020.

"The study found no statistically significant association between genital powder use and ovarian cancer," study co-author Katie M. O'Brien told Newsweek.

Multiple claims have been made against the company's talc.

One mutation in a gene could mean people predisposed to ovarian cancer get the disease six years earlier.

Health experts are divided on whether talc poses risks.

Amy Krouse Rosenthal recently penned a dating profile essay for her husband, in anticipation of her death.

Many of the cancers are preventable and low-income countries are the worst affected.

A claims the company's talc-powder products caused her ovarian cancer, and in February a jury awarded $72 million to the family of a woman who died of ovarian cancer.

A woman who used Baby Powder and Shower to Shower for feminine hygiene for more than 35 years was diagnosed three years ago with ovarian cancer.

Jolie, 39, said she had gone public with her decision to tell other women about the options available to them.