Evidence suggests a potential link between occupational talc exposure and increased risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma, particularly when talc is contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen. However, the findings remain inconclusive. To clarify this, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the incidence and mortality of lung, mesothelioma, and laryngeal cancers among workers exposed to asbestos-free talc.
Journal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO) published a clinical update in Oncology on 09 Apr 2026.
The item focuses on Occupational exposure to asbestos-free talc and risk of respiratory cancers, including larynx, lung and mesothelioma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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