Does mobile phone radiation really cause brain tumors?

With respect to cancer, concern focuses on whether cell phones might increase the risk of brain tumors or other tumors in the head and neck area. ... RF waves are different from stronger (ionizing) types of radiation such as x-rays, gamma rays, and ultraviolet (UV) light, which can break the chemical bonds in DNA. read more

However, conventional mobile phone radiation is non-ionizing so it is not likely to cause brain tumors from that form of radiation. But, certain radio frequencies can induce local heating which might be problematical under certain circumstances. read more

It is possible that study participants who have brain tumors may remember their cell phone use differently from individuals without brain tumors. Many epidemiologic studies of cell phone use and brain cancer risk lack verifiable data about the total amount of cell phone use over time. read more

Cell phone radiation exposure has been principally linked to two types of brain tumors − gliomas and acoustic neuromas. read more