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Numerous peer-reviewed studies have shown an association between cell phone use and the development of brain tumors.

In 2018, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) concluded, “high exposure to RFR (900 MHz) used by cell phones was associated with: [1] Clear evidence of an association with tumors in the hearts of male rats. The tumors were malignant schwannomas. [2] Some evidence of an association with tumors in the brains of male rats. The tumors were malignant gliomas. [and 3] Some evidence of an association with tumors in the adrenal glands of male rats. The tumors were benign, malignant, or complex combined pheochromocytoma.” The NTP indicated “clear evidence” of a link between cell phone radiation and cancer, the highest category of evidence used by the NTP. [106] [107]

A Feb. 2017 study concluded, “We found evidence linking mobile phone use and risk of brain tumours especially in long-term users (≥10 years). Studies with higher quality showed a trend towards high risk of brain tumour, while lower quality showed a trend towards lower risk/protection.” [105]

Studies have also linked cell phone use to thyroid and breast cancers. And other studies have similarly concluded that there is an association between cell phone use and increased risk of developing brain and head tumors. [12] [13] [51] [53] [54] [55] [84][108]

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