Up to 60% of people who purchase chemical relaxers are Black women
Black women use hair relaxers more frequently and tend to apply these products at earlier ages than other races, which is why they have a considerably higher uterine cancer risk. Furthermore, how often these women use chemical hair strengtheners also plays a crucial role in their uterine cancer risk. According to medical studies, those who apply hair relaxers four times or more during a year are twice as likely to develop uterine cancer than women who never use these products. Still, it is important to know that if you intend to file a claim for uterine cancer caused by toxic hair relaxers, you must have used these products at least seven times per year for at least ten years.
Other important factors that can increase the chances of developing uterine cancer in women who use chemical hair relaxers are the following:
- age – uterine cancer is rare in women under 45 and is most commonly diagnosed in those who are 60
- obesity – approximately 70% of uterine cancer cases are linked to obesity, so maintaining a healthy weight is crucial
- race – while uterine cancer is more prevalent among white women, Black women tend to develop aggressive tumors
- genetics – if you have a family history of colon cancer or Lynch syndrome, your uterine cancer risk will be higher
- diabetes – women with type 2 diabetes are more susceptible to developing uterine cancer, as this disease is associated with obesity
- estrogen – having a high estrogen level, which you might have if you started your period before the age of 12 or have never been pregnant
Having more than one of these risk factors, in addition to regularly using chemical hair relaxers, can greatly increase your chances of developing uterine cancer, so it is advisable to periodically monitor your health if this is the case. There are reliable medical exams that can help your doctor identify uterine cancer in the early stages, such as a transvaginal ultrasound or endometrial biopsy, in the unfortunate event that you come to struggle with this disease. It is of utmost importance that you cease using hair relaxers once you find out about the health dangers of these products to lower your uterine cancer risk. Women with this diagnosis should give our legal team a call, as they might be entitled to financial compensation.
We offer top-notch legal services to women with uterine cancer caused by toxic hair relaxers
For over 30 years, our skilled attorneys have provided quality legal assistance to toxic exposure victims and people whose health was compromised by defective products. We are ready to assist you with filing a hair relaxer claim if you developed uterine cancer due to using these products. Our legal team has the necessary knowledge, experience, and resources to determine whether you are eligible for compensation from the manufacturers. All you have to do to have your case reviewed is send us your medical records stating your diagnosis and proof of your use of chemical hair relaxers.
Our attorneys will carefully go over your documents and establish whether you qualify to file a toxic hair relaxer claim. Eligible people will have their claim filed with all the responsible companies to recover the maximum compensation they might be entitled to for their suffering. If you are too ill to participate in the legal process, we have your back. A family member or someone you trust can step in and carry on with it until you are available again. We understand how difficult and overwhelming struggling with cancer can be, so our compassionate legal team will try its best to accommodate your needs.
