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A member asked:

Over an extended period of time, will having a phone in my pocket give me leg, testicular, or heart cancer?

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No: No studies to show that is true.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/2/2013

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Not known or proven: That has never been shown or proven to be a causative element. While studies in the future could lead to something linking the behavior as of now anecdotal experiences do not describe this.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

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