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Hair relaxer (uterine cancer)

Research from the National Institutes of Health found an association between frequent chemical hair straightener use and uterine cancer. A large federal case group is evaluating these claims.

Case group
MDL 3060
Court
N.D. Illinois
Centralized
Feb 6, 2023
Pending cases
12,129Sep 1, 2026

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  1. Step 1. Your experience
  2. Step 2. Important dates
  3. Step 3. Contact & consent
Did you regularly use chemical hair relaxers or straighteners?
About how many years did you use them?
Have you been diagnosed with uterine or endometrial cancer?
Can you name any brands you used?
Do you already have a lawyer for this matter?
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Where things stand

  1. Oct 2022News outlets reported a development we are still confirming against the court record.Being verified
  2. Jul 2026News outlets reported a development we are still confirming against the court record.Being verified

Records that usually help

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  • Pathology report for uterine/endometrial cancer
  • Hysterectomy/surgical records
  • List of relaxer brands and approximate years
  • Salon receipts or photos if available
  • Oncology treatment records

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