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Can standing near the microwave give me cancer?
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No: I am not aware of any such link. You should make sure your microwave oven has a good seal on its door and is running properly.
Answered 10/24/2017
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It's different type: Microwave is different from xray. The wavelength is longer and it is non ionizing meaning it does not have the same interaction with cells as compare to ionizing radiation ( xray, gamma rays). Thus, it does not have the same carcinogenic effect as xray.
Answered 11/3/2013
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