Study finds no increased risk of respiratory cancers from asbestos-free talc exposure

MedicalXpress | 四月 11, 2026

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers found that occupational exposure to talc that is not contaminated with asbestos is not associated with an increase in the risk of lung cancer, mesothelioma, or laryngeal cancer. The findings are published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.