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The claim

Talcum powder increases cancer risk.

Rating

True for talc that contains asbestos. Evidence about talc that does not contain asbestos is still developing, according to expert agencies.

Reviewed by The American Cancer Society ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] The American Cancer Society original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026