Ronald Herberman is the director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Despite the fact that no published study indicates a clear link between cell phone use and cancer, Herberman has warned his staff at the cancer institute a memo warning them of possible risks from cell phones, based on unpublished data.
Isn’t that interesting.
He said children should use mobiles in emergencies only and adults should try to keep the phone away from the head.
Dr Herberman said his warning was based on early findings from unpublished data.
“We shouldn’t wait for a definitive study to come out, but err on the side of being safe rather than sorry later,” he says.
“I am convinced that there are sufficient data to warrant issuing an advisory to share some precautionary advice on cell phone use,” the memo says.
Dr Herberman’s warning to 3,000 staff says children should be protected as their brains are still developing.
He lists tips including switching sides regularly while talking on mobiles.