Can cell phones cause brain cancer?

Cell phone radiation exposure has been principally linked to two types of brain tumors − gliomas and acoustic neuromas. Gliomas – a type of tumor that starts in the brain or spine are typically malignant and they are particularly deadly. read more

Cell phone use, even for more than 13 years, was not linked with an increased risk of brain tumors, salivary gland tumors, or cancer overall, nor was there a link with any brain tumor subtypes or with tumors in any location within the brain. read more

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