Cellphones are possible cancer-causing agents

Scientists say cellphones are possible cancer-causing agents, putting them in the same category as the pesticide DDT, gasoline engine exhaust and coffee.Anyones risk for cancer depends on many factors, from genetic makeup to the amount and length of time of an exposure. Cancer research agency lists alcoholic drinks as a known carcinogen and night shift work as a probable carcinogen. Type of electromagnetic radiation found in cellphones, microwaves and radar showed limited evidence that cellphone use was linked to two types of brain tumors and inadequate evidence to draw conclusions for other cancers. There were acknowledged gaps and uncertainties. The WHOs verdict means there is some evidence linking mobile phones to cancer but it is too weak to draw strong conclusions from. Some advocacy groups contend the study raised serious concerns because it showed a hint of a possible connection between very heavy phone use and glioma, a rare but often deadly form of brain tumor.