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Cancer Researcher Warns Cell Phones Could Cause Cancer

By KSPR News

Story Created: Jul 24, 2008

Story Updated: Jul 24, 2008

There is a new warning about the possible health dangers associated with
cell phone use.

The Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cancer Centers have issued the new advisory. Doctor Ronald Herberman is warning that the use of cell phones could have adverse health effects including cancer.

According to Doctor Herberman, the length of cell phone conversations should be limited or phones should be kept away from the head by using a headset or a speaker phone. Doctor Herberman also says children should never use cell phones except in emergencies.

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Friday, Jul 25 at 7:43 AM Lisa wrote ...

According to everyday news, everything causes "CANCER"! We can't do anything anymore. All you hear is don't touch that it causes cancer, don't eat that it causes cancer, don't drink that it causes cancer, don't breath in this building it causes cancer. So no matter what we do or don't do will cause cancer. It is the #1 killer in the world and Doctors are the 2nd and now our Goverment is at the top 3 also. So I will live my life the way I have been doing for 38 yrs and GOD will take care of me!

Thursday, Jul 24 at 10:25 PM Heather wrote ...

It would be very difficult to part from my phone. A cell phone has become a necessity in life. I would still use my cell because being in the sun can cause cancer as well and I still go outside.

Thursday, Jul 24 at 6:34 PM Will wrote ...

I think Joe & Kevin would die quicker from playing roller derby than from cell phone cancer. Oh, and yes I would still use my cell phone. There are a lot more serious health issues to worry about.