Cell phones and risk of brain cancer

Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Dr. Ronald Herberman has told his faculty that they should limit the time they spend on their cell phones, because of a possible risk from brain cancer.

In his warning to his faculty, Herberman pointed to nonpublished research. This research suggests that everyone especially children should limit “long-term cell phone use to possible adverse health effects including cancer.”

Herberman had also said that children are more at risk from brain cancer from cell phones, as their brains are still developing.

The American Cancer Society has said that Herberman’s warnings are a little strong, as there is a lack of evidence. They also said that if there was a risk, it was very small. Herberman followed up by saying that even if the risk was small, it is still too great for us and our children.

Do you agree that long term cell phone use can lead to brain cancer?