A 30-year-old member asked:
Does mobile phone radiation cause brain tumors?
2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 45 years experience
Uncertain: There is no hard evidence but it is the subject of continuing investigation.
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Dr. Paul Cohen commented
Family Medicine 29 years experience
As of today there is no concrete studies; and the reports that have come out are conflicting. However; the definitive studies are being done so my advise would be to Never hold the device to your ear; use a headset or earpiece. Always try to utilize the phone with the hghest level of signal which allows yourr device to work better and lessens the field it generates.
Dec 8, 2011
Dr. Helmy Guirgisanswered
Hematology and Oncology 47 years experience
Not so far but...: I agree that so far, there is no evidence in adults. However, it is not yet clear whether prolonged cellular usage for many years by youngsters will cause brain cancers the skull of children is thin and their brains are in the process of growth and development. The risk is there. The question therefore is yet to be answered in children.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Can cell phones really cause brain tumors?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Charles Sturgisanswered
Pathology 30 years experience
U.S. C.D.C. says...: In the last 15 years, hundreds of research studies have investigated whether health problems can be linked to cell phone use. Some of these studies have suggested the possibility that long-term, high cell phone use may be linked to certain types of brain cancer. These studies do not establish this link definitively. Scientists need to conduct more studies to learn more about this possible risk.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Can cell phone use cause brain tumors?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Charles Sturgisanswered
Pathology 30 years experience
U.S C.D.C. says...: In the last 15 years, hundreds of research studies have investigated whether health problems can be linked to cell phone use. Some of these studies have suggested the possibility that long-term, high cell phone use may be linked to certain types of brain cancer. These studies do not establish this link definitively. Scientists will need to conduct more studies to learn more about possible risks.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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