Cell Phones and Cancer: What are the Risks?

Cell phones emit a form of electromagnetic field called radio frequency (RF) radiation. We have long been led to believe that this radiation is harmless because of the low power levels involved, and because it’s non-ionizing.

Unfortunately, this cell phone radiation has the ability to penetrate our bodies and cause untold damage.

Perhaps the biggest red flag is the World Heath Organization (WHO) classification. In 2011, the WHO finally took a position on the issue and classified cell phone radiation as a possible 2B carcinogen. True, the WHO did only classify cell phone radiation as a possible carcinogen, not a probable carcinogen.

But a growing number of experts believe this classification does not sufficiently protect the public. Then there are the thousands of peer-reviewed studies which support the claim that cellphones cause cancer.

Do Cellphones Cause Brain Cancer? Using Your Cell Phone a Half Hour Per Day Increases Your Risk of Brain Tumor By 40%

Thousands of studies link cell phone radiation to a long list of serious illnesses. But can cell phones cause brain cancer? Cell phone radiation exposure has been principally linked to two types of brain tumors − gliomas and acoustic neuromas.

Cell Phone Radiation Protection Tips

The most effective method of protection from cell phone radiation is complete avoidance. If you’re willing to accept that your cell phone can cause cancer, but aren’t ready to give it up… your best bet is to incorporate these precautionary steps into your daily routine:

• Limit cell phone calls to those that are absolutely necessary
• Avoid making or receiving calls in places with bad reception
• Put your phone on airplane mode when you are not using its wireless functions
• Avoid carrying your cell phone in your pocket or anywhere on your body when it’s switched on
• Use earphones, preferably an airtube headset, so you won’t have to put your cell phone close to your head (Note: Do NOT use a Bluetooth headset which also emits radiation)
• Do not take your cell phone into your bedroom at night. If you must, keep it in airplane mode and as far from your head as possible
• Choose to text instead of calling whenever possible
• If a long conversation is in place, opt to meet the person directly or call on a land line