Cellphones and brain tumors: Report revives nagging questions

[snopes]

The wireless industry has been telling us for years that cellphones don't cause brain cancer, but a new study raises doubts.

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...7825195.column

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Some cellphones emit several times more radiation than others, the Environmental Working Group found in one of the most exhaustive studies of its kind.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/indust...n-safety_N.htm

[snapdragonfly]

I bet my daughter's use of her phone is about 95% text and 5% talking.

If they are holding it in their hands to text, instead of up to their faces, wouldn't that decrease the risk considerably of face/brain tumors?

Only I wonder if they'll get hand tumors instead.

[imjustasteph]

So.....hip tumor, from keeping it in my pocket all the time? And here I thought distended, misshapen jeans was all I had to worry about...

[snopes]

More research is needed to determine whether cellphone radiation is harmful to humans, especially children, a panel of scientists and cancer researchers told a Senate appropriations subcommittee.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/indust...llphones_N.htm

[Jahungo]

Originally Posted by snapdragonfly

I bet my daughter's use of her phone is about 95% text and 5% talking.

If they are holding it in their hands to text, instead of up to their faces, wouldn't that decrease the risk considerably of face/brain tumors?

Only I wonder if they'll get hand tumors instead.

Originally Posted by imjustasteph

So.....hip tumor, from keeping it in my pocket all the time? And here I thought distended, misshapen jeans was all I had to worry about...

Unfortunately for those trying to understand cancer, it's not that simple. There are many, many factors determining cancer development, it's not so simple as carcinogen + cells => cancer.

[snopes]

The answer to the question of whether cellphones increase the risk of brain, head and neck tumors is truly a matter of whom you ask.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationwo...,3949576.story