Cytoreductive Surgery Gives Hope To Ovarian Cancer Patients As Talcum Powder Lawsuit Filings Continue

TheProductLawyers.com reports on an article by Oncology Nurse Advisor concerning surgery that could improve survival rates for ovarian cancer patients.

According to the article, “Primary cytoreductive surgery was associated with improved survival compared with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in otherwise healthy women age 70 years or younger with advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer, according to findings published in JAMA Oncology.” Researchers sought to compare overall survival of primary cytoreductive surgery with that of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in a large national population of women with advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer, the article said.

Studies concerning women dealing with ovarian cancer are crucial, especially given the suspicion surrounding the products and their link to ovarian cancer. Many women have begun filing suits against companies such as Johnson & Johnson. Over 2,000 plaintiffs have alleged that the company knowingly marketed and sold their talcum powder products with no warnings despite knowing that the products had links to cancer.

Johnson & Johnson has continuously defended itself against such claims, stating that the company has “followed the science” and that no link exists between their products and ovarian cancer. Over the last 40 years, research has been split on whether the alleged link exists. While some studies have found that there is a link between the two, others found evidence inconclusive.

As these lawsuits are expected to grow in number, Banville Law is seeking to help those currently suffering. The firm has many years of experience fighting large pharmaceutical companies who have put dangerous drugs and devices onto the market, foregoing public safety for corporate greed. Attorneys at Banville Law want to assist those who believe they have been directly affected by the use of Johnson’s talcum powder. Affected individuals may be entitled to financial compensation and legal action. Banville Law is currently offering free consultations to individuals who qualify.

For more information, to schedule a consultation or to ask questions contact Banville Law at (888) 976-6742.