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The Alarm on Cell Phones Cancer Warning, "premature" says Oncologists
by politisite | July 30, 2008 at 08:06 am
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All the Alarm on Cell Phone Cancer is Premature.
By Albert N. Milliron
The report from the University of Pittsburgh, calling attention to Cancer risks of using cell phone may be a bit Premature. Parents all over the world may be using this report to keep their children off of the phone A good way to save money on their cell bill and transferring the saving to thier gas tank. When it comes right down to it. medical research is usually submitted to a medical journal so other experts can review it and comment on the work. This is called, "Peer Review".
It is the same process that occurs on NowPublic when one of the Contributers posts a news story or opinion piece. Readers from all over the world, take a look at the articles and comment on its validity, structure, and logic. NowPublic contributers may also share differing opinions. That is "Peer Review" and that important process has not taken place. So the research or observations are is a mere, "unpublished work" from experts in the field.
The other missing part, is that the Food and Drug Administration has not issued a warning. If the writer shared with you that a particular medicine was ineffective, it probably would be good to wait for the FDA to issue that statement before you make a choice on suspending your use.
So at this time, it is premature until the work for the UP is published and peer reviewed and the FDA makes a determination as to the dangers of using cell phones.
Note: The author of this article has published medical research and is familiar with the peer review process.
Levine, M.E., Milliron, A.N. and Duffy, L.K. 1994. Diurnal and seasonal rhythms of melatonin, cortisol and testosterone in interior Alaska. Arctic Medical Research. 53:25-34
The story below inspired this writing:
It's a call to alarm for cell phone users everywhere. A new report from the head of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute links cell phone usage and cancer. But an Alabama cancer specialist calls this report very premature.
Dr. Ellen Sapremulli, a medical oncologist at Regional Medical Center in Anniston, tells ABC 33/40 three reasons she considers the new warning "poor." First, the report is unpublished which means it's not been peer reviewed by other doctors. Second, there are several studies that have been published that say cell phones won't cause cancer. Finally, the Food and Drug Administration has not issued a warning. There are those who say better safe than sorry. They say why not slip on an earpiece and keep your kids off the cell? If nothing else, it offers piece of mind. However, the cell phone has become such a big part of every day life, some users can't imagine cutting back. One of those users is Betty Wilson, who says "I don't think so because I've been using it every since they came out so I don't think so and I have no problem with it."
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July 30, 2008 at 08:06 am by politisite, 748 views, 24 comments
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at 08:10 on July 30th, 2008
politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 08:23 on July 30th, 2008
Fascinating stuff. Not just the potential harmful side effects of mobile 'phone use, but also the need for "Peer Review." Great link to NP - makes the whole process much more understandable, and it'll be interesting to see what further research reveals.
Thanks for this.
at 08:42 on July 30th, 2008
Thanks for the GS. I know the link to NP look funny here, but I have several blogs where is isn't so silly. Thank You for your comments
at 09:04 on July 30th, 2008
One reader sent me an email about caution. Here was my responce
There is nothing wrong with caution. We do not know the effects of holding an 900 MHz or 2.4 Ghz or 5.6 Ghz item to our heads all of the time. The people who recommend magnets, an electrical field, to relieve pain are the same people who talk about cancer risks with cell phones. . How do we deal with cancer? Radiation, what do cell phones produce? Radio frequency Radiation. So when it gets down to it. Cell phones may actually be helpful.
I remember the same arguments about Ham Radio operators who used 1500 watt transmitters. A cell phone emits in the milliwatts. There were never any good research that definitively said that Amateur radio operates had any more risk of cancer then the general population.
Now, I see nothing wrong with telling the kids that cell phones cause cancer, as it might save on your phone bill so you can afford gasoline!
at 09:18 on July 30th, 2008
Good point here especially now that the Gasoline prise may go up again with Shell stooping its production due to the war in Nigeria!
Well, the cell phones or the Tabaco, if we all did avoid every thing that could kill us then that may actually kill us! All things in moderation!
at 09:27 on July 30th, 2008
Well, since most people die with 1/2 mile of thier home, and another high percent die in thier home due to accidents, you may not be to prevent death. I guess smoking and crossing the highway does increase your odds of dying, especially if you are in a thuder storm. But like you said all things in moderation, except taking care of yourself.
at 11:27 on July 30th, 2008
"The people who recommend magnets, an electrical field, to relieve pain are the same people who talk about cancer risks with cell phones. How do we deal with cancer? Radiation, what do cell phones produce? Radio frequency Radiation. So when it gets down to it. Cell phones may actually be helpful."
Yes but radiation also causes cancer and is only useful if cancer already exists. It difinately won't help prevent it.
at 09:17 on July 30th, 2008
politisite, thanks for this. Why take the chance of slowly microwave cooking your brain, just for the sake of keeping that fancy iPhone close to your ear? As of today, I'm officially cutting back. Well, trying to.
Good stuff.
at 09:22 on July 30th, 2008
Thanks for the GS. is the a CPA where you live? Just say to yourself, "my name is jarret and I am powerless over cell phones and my life has become unmanageable" You have now completed the first step of Cell Phone Anon!
at 09:28 on July 30th, 2008
I added one of your articles in the related article section.
at 12:08 on August 5th, 2008
Jarrett,
First cell phones are in the low microwave range generally known as Ultra High Frequency. there are 900 mhz, 2.3 Ghz, and 5.6 ghz systems. Warning begin to be mention when dealing in the satellite frequency range. There are microwave warnings on 11.2-12.7 Ghz. Those are the same frequencies that are used in satellite TV. The warnings are there for the transmitters we use to get information to the satellite. My satellite system has warnings on the transmitters which are over 10 Watts. These are more then 10 times the power the highest power cell phone uses. The wave form is also much smaller being like 1/4 inch. These are the penetrating frequencies. Cell phones wave forms are much larger 6 inches 3inches or about 1 inch low power. There are more probablemetaic things we use every day. It is not how close the item is to your head, it is the efective radiated power at your head.
at 09:54 on July 30th, 2008
Good posting. Since mobile phones have only really been in mainstream use since 1995 or so, It's still fairly early days in terms of building an accurate health snapshot. I'm not surprised that groups are advising against children using phones, in terms of CYA policy*, though I'm not sure who a 9-year-old needs to ring during recess.
(Cover Your A__, incase the aforementioned 9-year-olds are reading this!)
at 10:06 on July 30th, 2008
Yes Jordan, caution in early days of use is a good thing. But like I said, folks said the same thing about EMF of ham radio operators. These guys use equiptment with Electro Motive Force of 1500 watts. The same thing was said about radio guys. I am both MY call is AL7KT. The differnce was at most radio stations they use a farday cage that effectivly blocks the transmitter radiation is the transmitter is on site. Most of the stations I worked at has transmitters off site and we used STL (studio transmitter links) There has been no studies that proved problems. Ham radio operators where followed as the stations are a matter of public record and age and manner of death. No significant differnce in the groups.
at 11:29 on July 30th, 2008
politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 11:31 on July 30th, 2008
politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff.
Even without concrete evidence, I think that any small step we can take to prevent potential health effects is worth it. And that doesn't necessarily mean cutting back on cell phone usage as there are head sets and other safer alternatives to directly holding your cell to your head. I've found a list called 10 Cell Phone Radiation Protection Tips that's worth taking a look at: http://www.emf-health.com/articles-10tips.htm
at 11:46 on July 30th, 2008
Thank you for the comment and the suggested article
at 11:34 on July 30th, 2008
politisite, I like this story. America no regulation; Europe different approach.
"The EU-Commission accepts the conclusions of the REFLEX-Project concerning the biological influences of electromagnetic fields". The REFLEX-Project research examines for the first time gene damage caused by mobile communication. There is also shocking news for parents: English researchers of the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) fear that portable phones could get their children ill due to E-smog. Prof. William Stewart, President of the National Association for Electromagnetic Waves protection in England warns: "Children under 8 years should not make any calls on portable phones at all."
A Swedish study reported that 85 of 905 brain tumor patients had used mobile phones heavily for 10 years or more, and most of their tumors occurred on the side of their head where they usually held their phones.
The $100 billion a year mobile phone industry asserts that there is no conclusive evidence of harmful effects as a result of electromagnetic radiation. Seems me parallel to nuclear radiaton france, 6 accidents no health propblems.
at 11:44 on July 30th, 2008
Thank you for your well written (as always) comments. Thanks for the research information. I don't thinkm as Jordan stated that any kid
at 14:31 on July 30th, 2008
politisite, I like this story. It's good stuff.
It's too early to say, but it's always good to take precaution. Then again, how can you avoid it? There's signals and waves coming out of laptops, cell phones, psps, radios, your GPS systems etc. It's time to be less paranoid about every single warning that's out there, given that everyday we create millions of devices that can fry our brains. What are the chances?
at 18:20 on July 30th, 2008
I think that as time has gone one there are more signals around us, but they are nothing like the high power signals used in the past. Radar ranges and early microwave emitted lots if radiation. But all in all, we don't know ultimately know the outcome. It is good to do studies. I think that our brains will do just fine.
at 17:07 on July 30th, 2008
politisite, Cell phones having been tested (via research) and the results told by many Scientific individuals, institutions and published. The untold stories do not get published and are often hard to find when looking for the other side of the story like the hazards of cell phones in children & in general.
Here are a few that the billion dollar industries of cell phone manufactories and service providers would not want you to know of.
Cell Phone Hazards - The Evidence is in by William Thomas and is based on various articles and stores with links within the article. (note not responsible for images in these article).
One of which stands out is COLTAN (BLOOD PHONES) which is mineral and has shocking information on how this mineral and it demand has resulted in " exploiting children, razing pristine forests, wiping out up to 90% of all mountain gorillas, and has already led to the rape of more than 250,000 women as old as 75 and girls as young as three".
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While the verdict may remain out for most who use cell phones this gap seems to also be closing in on what the real results are from the use of cell phones and how it will, not only effect the human brain, but also the environment in more ways then most consider. Trash aka batteries, plastics, LCD screens, minerals and other misc. materials involved in the creation of the phones also.
at 22:23 on July 30th, 2008
Politisite, Thank you for this story. It's good stuff.
If cell phones were not very hazardous to your health, I would not have had to type what I typed years ago for a major law firm. And NO, I cannot tell you what that was. But please beware, be cautious and use your earphones.
Mary
at 06:37 on July 31st, 2008
thank you
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scooterguyz (not verified)at 01:39 on August 5th, 2008
For those who think that there is a real correlation between cellphone usage and tumors, you can look at ways to limit exposure to cellphone radiation by taking measures like:1. Keep the phone away from your body when you are not using it. Don't carry it in your pocket but in your bag.2. Switch sides when using the cellphone for extended periods.3. Limit your conversations on the cellphone.
More tips can be found here:http://www.tiphub.com/ViewTopic.php?topicId=91