Hoax or Truth of baby powder:
We
have changed our earth in a such a way that we are exposing ourselves
to some kind of carcinogens. Carcinogens are the substances that
potentially cause carcinoma .so , we are in the risk of developing
carcinoma with the potential carcinogens we barely know. Carcinomas
are chronic diseases once caused spreads to other body parts and are
extremely fatal once its spread.
Single
exposure are not enough to cause carcinomas but repeated exposure to
same carcinogen for several years and years might get us one. A
strong example to support this theory is , mostly in tropical
countries UV rays exposure shows high incidence of squamous cell
carcinoma in the skin . This occurs mainly those people who work in
construction at roads , farmers.
A
week ago , a news hit storm , favorite baby product brand Johnson &
Johnson Talcum was sued for causing ovarian cancer in women who used
it as anti irritant on their genitalia. A women died from ovarian
cancer linked to her use of the talc based baby powder and the
lawyer firm confirmed product could cause the disease. And indeed ,
they won the case and Johnson and Johnson talc-based company were
ordered by Missouri state jury in th US to pay 72 million ,
equivalent to 65 million as compensation to pay damage to the family
of Jacqueline Fox , as she suffered from ovarian cancer as she used
it for several decades.
The
firm also confirmed that the company failed to show concern , no sign
of any remorse , and no any attention towards people who were dying .
Many families have to go through sorrow , bury there loved ones and
never found out reason behind getting ovarian cancer.
The
company was accused of not providing possible information to people
about possible side effect of talc based product and in effort to
boost in sales , company didn’t tell its customer the side effect.
‘It was very unprofessional act from the company’, a health
personnel said. He also said the companies manipulated the government
agencies , media and scientific agencies.
In
late 80’s , there was discovery for association between talc and
ovarian cancer. The company knew almost 1500 women were dying each
year due to continuous talc use and even they did not stop selling
the product and made decision not to warn those people. People are
using this product for the feminine hygiene and long use of this made
people suffer from ovarian cancer.
Symptoms
of ovarian cancer?
1. Proper of indigestion ,
nausea , vomiting and bloating.
2. Loss of appetite
3. Lower back pain
4. Increase in the girth of
the abdomen.
5. Constipation
6. Irregular bowel movements.
7. Altered in the menstrual
cycle.
If you have these symptoms
then you should immediately contact your physician for the further
investigation.
Risk
Factor for the ovarian cancer :
1. Family history
2. Mutation of gene BRCA1 and
BRCA2
3.Endometrios
4.No history of pregnancy
5. Hormone therapy
6.Using drugs that cause
infertility
7.Old age , ovarian cancer
usually causes menopause
Sometimes the cause of ovarian
are idiopathic . The presence of risk factor doesn’t necessarily
mean you’ll suffer from the ovarian cancer.
Diagnosis
of Ovarian Cancer:
Your doctor may advice you
with following investigations.
1. Ultrasound of vagina.
2. CT scan of abdominal and
pelvic reason
3. Blood test for tumor marker
CA-125
4. Biopsy for histopathology
Treatment of ovarian cancer:
1.You’ll be most probably
advised for the chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
2. Surgery might be needed for
the removal of the primary tumor.
3.Hormonal therapy
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