Study: Cell phone cancer link

busyLivin · 10-26-2009, 11:16 AM

Study: Cell phone cancer link

A groundbreaking, $30 million study into cell phones has found a link between long term use and brain tumors.

The World Health Organization is about to reveal that its decade-long investigation has found the devices can lead to cancer — and the internationally-respected body will soon issue a public health message with its findings, London’s Daily Telegraph reported today.

The conclusion goes against years of assurances by cell phone companies and scientists that cell phone use is safe.

But last month, Sen. Arlen Specter (D – Pa) organized Senate hearings to examine health implications of talking on-the-go.

The WHO’s Interphone investigation’s results showed, "a significantly increased risk" of some brain tumors "related to use of mobile phones for a period of ten years or more," the Telegraph reported today.

The study’s head, Dr. Elisabeth Cardis, said, "In the absence of definitive results and in the light of a number of studies which, though limited, suggest a possible effect of radiofrequency radiation, precautions are important."

The project carried out studies in 13 countries, talking to tumor sufferers as well as healthy cell phone users, It interviewed 12,800 people.

The results will be officially published before the end of the year, according to the Telegraph.

Little Wing · 10-26-2009, 01:14 PM

does this really come as a surprise?

maniclion · 10-26-2009, 04:23 PM

You got a transceiver held to your head, pushing a signal strong enough to reach the nearest cell tower. Occassional use probably isn't going to be as catastrophic as it is for those who practically have cell phones surgically implanted in their hands....abuse of any type leads to damage of cells and body functions, hell you can od on water.....

Then you got phones like the Iphone with WiFi and BlueTooth built in, I know that's lower power but it's still factors in on top of the rest of the radio waves....

sara · 10-26-2009, 06:38 PM

I'm tossing my blackberry .. no more texting, mo more emailing

lnvanry · 10-26-2009, 07:34 PM

so at what proximity does the cell phone need to be in order for any potential negative effects to show?

If its in a jeans pocket or purse is it OK? Always wondered that

maniclion · 10-26-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sara

I'm tossing my blackberry .. no more texting, mo more emailing

You can Text, you'll only get hand cancer....like KEFE had when he first started here and then he died of it but then he drank a Mountain Dew or Sprite and cured it and he came back to life......

10-26-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
busyLivin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,339	Study: Cell phone cancer link Study: Cell phone cancer link A groundbreaking, $30 million study into cell phones has found a link between long term use and brain tumors. The World Health Organization is about to reveal that its decade-long investigation has found the devices can lead to cancer — and the internationally-respected body will soon issue a public health message with its findings, London’s Daily Telegraph reported today. The conclusion goes against years of assurances by cell phone companies and scientists that cell phone use is safe. But last month, Sen. Arlen Specter (D – Pa) organized Senate hearings to examine health implications of talking on-the-go. The WHO’s Interphone investigation’s results showed, "a significantly increased risk" of some brain tumors "related to use of mobile phones for a period of ten years or more," the Telegraph reported today. The study’s head, Dr. Elisabeth Cardis, said, "In the absence of definitive results and in the light of a number of studies which, though limited, suggest a possible effect of radiofrequency radiation, precautions are important." The project carried out studies in 13 countries, talking to tumor sufferers as well as healthy cell phone users, It interviewed 12,800 people. The results will be officially published before the end of the year, according to the Telegraph.

10-26-2009, 01:14 PM	#2
Little Wing Mommmmmm, turn it down!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 23,758 Photos: 191	does this really come as a surprise? "MUSCLE IS TRULY GUARANTEED IF YOU WILL HONESTLY work out to BE YOUR VERY BEST - GO FOR IT!!! BECAUSE YOU CAN!!!!!! Take Care, John H."

10-26-2009, 04:23 PM	#3
maniclion Cartographer of the Mind Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mens Incognita Posts: 20,437 Photos: 10	You got a transceiver held to your head, pushing a signal strong enough to reach the nearest cell tower. Occassional use probably isn't going to be as catastrophic as it is for those who practically have cell phones surgically implanted in their hands....abuse of any type leads to damage of cells and body functions, hell you can od on water..... Then you got phones like the Iphone with WiFi and BlueTooth built in, I know that's lower power but it's still factors in on top of the rest of the radio waves.... "We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Thomas Edison: In conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone Last edited by maniclion : 10-26-2009 at 05:09 PM.

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10-26-2009, 06:38 PM	#4
sara INK NOT MINK Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 7,005 Photos: 5	I'm tossing my blackberry .. no more texting, mo more emailing

10-26-2009, 07:34 PM	#5
lnvanry primeau Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tucson Posts: 3,438 Photos: 16	so at what proximity does the cell phone need to be in order for any potential negative effects to show? If its in a jeans pocket or purse is it OK? Always wondered that