Every time we use our phones, we are also being exposed to these waves
Is there a link between cell phone use and brain cancer? This is a question that has generated a great deal of controversy and debate between researchers, who cannot seem to come to a consensus. As of 2021, research data has yielded conflicting results. Some scientists believe the risk is real, but small. But how much risk is too much? That’s where they can’t agree.
According to data from Asurion, cell phone use has increased over the past two years, with the Average American now checking their phone 96 times a day. Even if the risk of cancer is small, exposing yourself to this risk dozens of times each day should be of concern to any consumer.
Can Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer?
The American Cancer Society reports that all of the current studies that are examining a possible cell phone and brain cancer use are limited, and most have found either a small link between the two or no increased risk. Until researchers can agree that there is no link, there will always be some level of danger to cell phone users.
What Are the Chances of Getting Brain Cancer From Cell Phones?
The Scientific American calculated the odds of developing brain cancer based upon the assumption that cell phone use would triple the risk. What their researchers determined is even with the risk tripled, the risk would still be just 0.621 for men and 0.468 for women.
In other words, the risk increases slightly, and the chances that you’ll get cancer from using a cell phone are still remote. However, if you’re one of the few who gets that diagnosis, will these odds make you feel any better?
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What Type of Cancer Can Mobile Phones Cause?
Some types of cancer are more likely to be linked to cell phone use than others. The main types of cancer researchers are concerned that cell phones can cause include:
- Gliomas and other malignant brain tumors
- Meningiomas and other non-cancerous brain tumors
- Salivary gland tumors
- Acoustic neuromas
At this time, some studies claim there is a link between mobile phone use and these types of cancers, while others claim they have studied patients for periods of 10 to 12 years without finding a link. Until they agree, it’s best to err on the side of caution.
Why Researchers Can’t Agree On Cell Phone Brain Cancer Link
In 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) took a look at the brain cancer cell phone connection, and they discovered one reason the reason these studies are limited is because many cancers aren’t detectable until many years after exposure. Cell phones haven’t been around long enough to study cancers that developed years later for a long period of time.
Mass torts attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm believe that more research is needed to reach a definitive result and protect consumers from possible harm.
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What Lawyers Say About the Risk of Cell Phone Brain Cancer
According to Pintas & Mullins, the mere possibility that cell phones pose an environmental health hazard similar to that of asbestos is enough to trigger concern. Cell phone use has exploded in the last couple of decades, and nearly five billion cell phone users around the world face a potential risk of harm.
In addition to brain cancer and tumors around the head and neck area, cell phone users may also experience cognitive memory loss. Children and young adults are particularly at risk, because their skulls and scalps are thinner and radiation can penetrate deeper into their brains.
Given the absence of extensive, long-term research on the brain cancer cell phone connection, we believe that consumers should be aware of the possible danger that extensive cell phone use presents. Further research needs to be conducted, because early warnings may help reduce the number of deaths attributable to cell phone use and brain cancer.
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How You Can Reduce Your Risk of Cell Phone Brain Cancer
Scientists may not be able to agree on the level of risk for cancer that cell phone use presents, but according to researchers at Harvard Medical School, there are steps you can take to lower your risk. These include:
- Sending a text instead of calling
- Using speakerphone, wired headset, or Bluetooth device
- Holding the phone an inch away from your ear
- Using a phone that transmits at a lower power level
Cell phone shielding devices do exist, but you might as well save your money because the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says they are not effective. If you’re concerned about the potential health hazards associated with the use of mobile phones, following these tips or giving up the use of your cell altogether is your best bet.
If you’ve already been diagnosed with a type of cancer that you believe may have been caused by your cell phone, your best bet is to contact a lawyer. Our personal injury attorneys can schedule a free consultation to discuss your case in detail and answer any questions that you may have about your legal options. You won’t have to pay us upfront – only when and if we secure a satisfying settlement or a favorable verdict for you or a loved one.
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