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I just got a brazilian wax and they put so much powder 'down there' i'm worried about getting cancer from the talc. how dangerous is this?
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Not likely: No known increase risk of Brazilian cancer to my knowledge
Answered 6/17/2015
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I think it's safe: The idea that a small amount of asbestos in talc causes ovarian cancer has been around since I was a med student in the 1970's, and is popular with tort lawyers, but it doesn't make sense and seems only to be supported by studies that invite bias. These are the ones in which anything can cause anything. Stop worrying.
Answered 6/17/2015
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