Cell Phones increases the risk of getting brain tumors

In a recent study conducted in 7 countries, (USA, Finland, Sweden, Demark, United Kingdom, Germany and Japan), it shows that the risk of getting Acoustic Neuromas and Gliomas has increased for people using mobile phones for more than 10 years.

For people who are not from the medical background, here is a simplified definition of what Acoustic Neuromas are:
“Acoustic neuromas, also called schwannomas, are a non-cancerous tumor that develops on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. The tumor usually grows slowly. As it grows, it presses against the nerves responsible for hearing and balance. Radiosurgery is usually the standard treatment.” ~source Cancer Monthly Infocus

While the definition for Gliomas are:
“A glioma is a type of primary central nervous system (CNS) tumor that arises from glial cells. The most common site of involvement is the brain, but they can also affect the spinal cord or any other part of the CNS, such as the optic nerves. Gliomas can be either benign (slow growing) or malignant (fast growing).” ~source Cancer Monthly Infocus
The second type of tumor is more dangerous and life threatening compared to the first type coz an operation need to be conducted to extract this tumor and it affects the spinal cord too. Besides that, the survival rate of an individual also depends on the size of the tumor, type, location and the patient’s age and overall health.

Now a days, people will be saying but I can’t live without my handphone. How? Well, there are a few ways to cut down the radiation emitted by the phone and put some distance between the handphone and your brain..
1) Use a headphone.
2) Use phone speakers. (I think it should be ok.)

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