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Pittsburgh Cancer Center Warns of Risk From Cell Phone Use

2008-07-24T06:51:00Z

PITTSBURGH — The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.

The warning from Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, is contrary to numerous studies that don't find a link between increased tumors and cell phone use, and a public lack of worry by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Herberman is basing his alarm on early, unpublished data. He says it takes too long to get answers from science and he believes people should take action now — especially when it comes to children.

"Really at the heart of my concern is that we shouldn't wait for a definitive study to come out, but err on the side of being safe rather than sorry later," Herberman said.

Herberman's advice is sure to raise concern among many cell phone users and especially parents.

In the memo he sent to about 3,000 faculty and staff Wednesday, he says children should use cell phones only for emergencies because their brains are still developing.

Adults should keep the phone away from the head and use the speakerphone or a wireless headset, he says. He even warns against using cell phones in public places like a bus because it exposes others to the phone's electromagnetic fields.

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The issue that concerns some scientists — though nowhere near a consensus — is electromagnetic radiation, especially its possible effects on children. It is not a major topic in conferences of brain specialists.

A 2008 University of Utah analysis looked at nine studies — including some Herberman cites — with thousands of brain tumor patients and concludes "we found no overall increased risk of brain tumors among cellular phone users. The potential elevated risk of brain tumors after long-term cellular phone use awaits confirmation by future studies."

Studies last year in France and Norway concluded the same thing.

"If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know that there is — it is probably very small," the Food and Drug Administration says on an agency Web site.

Still, Herberman cites a "growing body of literature linking long-term cell phone use to possible adverse health effects including cancer."

"Although the evidence is still controversial, I am convinced that there are sufficient data to warrant issuing an advisory to share some precautionary advice on cell phone use," he wrote in his memo.

A driving force behind the memo was Devra Lee Davis, the director of the university's center for environmental oncology.

"The question is do you want to play Russian roulette with your brain," she said in an interview that she did from her cell phone. "I don't know that cell phones are dangerous. But I don't know that they are safe."

Of concern are the still unknown effects of more than a decade of cell phone use, with some studies raising alarms, said Davis, a former health adviser in the Clinton Administration.

She said 20 different groups have endorsed the advice the Pittsburgh cancer institute gave, and authorities in England, France and India have cautioned children's use of cell phones.

Herberman and Davis point to a massive ongoing research project known as Interphone, involving scientists in 13 nations, mostly in Europe. Results already published in peer-reviewed journals from this project aren't so alarming, but Herberman is citing work not yet published.

The published research focuses on more than 5,000 cases of brain tumors. The National Academy of Sciences in the U.S., which isn't participating in the Interphone project, reported in January that the brain tumor research had "selection bias." That means it relied on people with cancer to remember how often they used cell phones. It is not considered the most accurate research approach.

The largest published study, which appeared in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in 2006, tracked 420,000 Danish cell phone users, including thousands that had used the phones for more than 10 years. It found no increased risk of cancer among those using cell phones.

A French study based on Interphone research and published in 2007 concluded that regular cell phone users had "no significant increased risk" for three major types of brain tumors. It did note, however, that there was "the possibility of an increased risk among the heaviest users" for one type of brain tumor, but that needs to be verified in future research.

Earlier research also has found no connection.

Joshua E. Muscat of Penn State University, who has studied cancer and cell phones in other research projects partly funded by the cell phone industry, said there are at least a dozen studies that have found no cancer-cell phone link. He said a Swedish study cited by Herberman as support for his warning was biased and flawed.

"We certainly don't know of any mechanism by which radiofrequency exposure would cause a cancerous effect in cells. We just don't know this might possibly occur," Muscat said.

Cell phones emit radiofrequency energy, a type of radiation that is a form of electromagnetic radiation, according to the National Cancer Institute. Though studies are being done to see if there is a link between it and tumors of the brain and central nervous system, there is no definitive link between the two, the institute says on its Web site.

"By all means, if a person feels compelled that they should take precautions in reducing the amount of electromagnetic radio waves through their bodies, by all means they should do so," said Dan Catena, a spokesman for the American Cancer Society. "But at the same time, we have to remember there's no conclusive evidence that links cell phones to cancer, whether it's brain tumors or other forms of cancer."

Joe Farren, a spokesman for the CTIA-The Wireless Association, a trade group for the wireless industry, said the group believes there is a risk of misinforming the public if science isn't used as the ultimate guide on the issue.

"When you look at the overwhelming majority of studies that have been peer reviewed and published in scientific journals around the world, you'll find no relationship between wireless usage and adverse health affects," Farren said.

Frank Barnes, who chaired a recent National Research Council report looking into what studies are needed to assess the health effects of wireless communications, said Wednesday that "the jury is out" on how hazardous long-term cell phone use might be.

Speaking from his cell phone, the professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder said he takes no special precautions with his own cell phone. And he offered no clear advice to people worried about the matter.

It's up to each individual to decide what if anything to do. If people use a cell phone instead of having a land line, "that may very well be reasonable for them," he said.

Susan Juffe, a 58-year-old Pittsburgh special education teacher, heard about Herberman's cell phone advice on the radio earlier in the day.

"Now, I'm worried. It's scary," she said.

She says she'll think twice about allowing her 10-year-old daughter Jayne to use the cell phone.

"I don't want to get it (brain cancer) and I certainly don't want you to get it," she explained to her daughter.

Sara Loughran, a 24-year-old doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh, sat in a bus stop Wednesday chatting on her cell phone with her mother. She also had heard the news earlier in the day, but was not as concerned.

"I think if they gave me specific numbers and specific information and it was scary enough, I would be concerned," Loughran said, planning to call her mother again in a matter of minutes. "Without specific numbers, it's too vague to get me worked up."

Peace,

Crystal

Jovius 7/22/08

2008-07-22T16:23:00Z

Practice loving others..

The more you practice, the better you become. The more you exercise your love, the more your love grows. Just like a muscle, a very important muscle, the more you work it, the better it will work. Use this love practice on others. You automatically receive the benefits. It's a win, win. No one looses with love. The reality of this kind of love is the more you give it, the faster it comes back.

Exercise your joy with the love you give away..

[Deepak Chopra suggests that we silently say, "I love you" to everyone we come in contact with, during our day. Every clerk, anyone we shake hands with, whoever we talk with on the phone, etc. -- Mark]

Peace

Jovius 7/21/08

2008-07-21T16:20:00Z

It is for you to just live..

It is for you to experience in this physical form the reality of what you have created, including yourself. You are constantly evolving whether you are aware of it, or not and you are who you are because you chose to be this you.

If you are reading this, you have obviously chosen some say in where your life is going. You have decided to take this journey in a more empowered way. We cheer you on. We are so very grateful and oh so joyful to see you advancing as you encounter your physical journey. We are here at your side always. We are that ever so powerful part of you that you are getting to know more and more intimately.

We are here for you always and we thank you so much for including us..

Peace

Jovius 7/20/08

2008-07-20T20:34:00Z

Take nothing personally..

What another does, or says, has no reflection on who you are. We see that this can be very confusing. We tell you that others can be a mirror for you and then we tell you not to take anything anyone does, or says, personally. It is a concept that can be very challenging for those of you in human body.

So.. You can learn about yourself from others by using them as a mirror, but do not ever allow this mirroring to take your power. Look at their behavior and hear their words, but realize that it is their stuff, their journey. It is possibly not where you would like to be, or who might aspire to be. It is just a mirror. You can learn about who you are from that interaction, but this is not you and can never be you.

You are your own energy. Your own very loving and powerful you..

Peace

Jovius 7/18/08

2008-07-18T17:47:00Z

Look for the mirror..

It is for you to know that with each and every encounter you have in physical form, comes a message. These messages are for you to look at and see where the mirror is. Where is that reflection of you?

You can look at every past experience and see who you were and how much you influenced, or were influenced. It is much easier in hindsight. It is also much easier when you peek into the reality of another, but do not take another's word for who you are, or where you are. Accept kind guidance, but do not give your power up to those who judge. You are one. Accept this as guidance.

Accept this as the way of the whole..

Peace

Jovius 7/17/08

2008-07-17T23:01:00Z

Look inside..

When you look to others for the satisfaction of your desires, you are looking with lack. There is nothing outside yourself that can accomplish what you want. What you really want, you can certainly have, but look to no one else. Look inside. Go for it.

It is when you look to others to share your joy, that you can truly share your heart..

Peace

Jovius 7/15/08

2008-07-16T00:11:00Z

Challenge yourself..

Make decisions based on where you want to be instead of focusing on all the reasons you aren't there yet. You are where you are for reasons within your own control. You are who you are for all the same reasons. Every moment of every day, you have the innate ability to change. You can choose. Begin to move in the direction of what you want. Make the effort and embrace the whole of who you are.

Allow that ever so special you to emerge, more and more..

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Peace

Jovius 7/14/08

2008-07-14T17:59:00Z

Growing and expanding is influencing your basic DNA..

You are forever changing and forever growing. Some on your planet are hardly ever growing, or changing at all because they are making lateral moves. For those of you who are audience to this message, the expansion you are experiencing is not only spiritual, but physical as well.

You are creatures of the light. This light fills your entire being and every cell. This light is beaming and reflecting the whole of you. You are growing and shining out as you breathe -- as your heart beats -- as you stretch and emerge from the you, you thought you were. You are the whole and the power of the Universe.

You have only begun to know the strength and power of such knowledge and grace from all that is..

Peace and Love

Jovius 7/13/08

2008-07-13T21:07:00Z

Ego can turn your world upside down..

You need your ego for basic survival and it is the part of you that is only about you. It is also that part which keeps you separate. When you allow this part to run wild and take on a life of its own, you become more and more separated from who you really are.

It is just that simple. When you become so invested in the physical part of you and choose not to embrace the real you, you sever yourself from that which is real and true to you and all that is.

Look within often and share the whole of you..

Peace and Love,

Jovius 7/12/08

2008-07-13T06:07:00Z

The Universe provides..

Knowing that the Universe is providing you with exactly what you want, on a vibrational level, there is no reason for you to not have just what you want in every capacity. Go ahead, dare the Universe. Go on and set your goals. Set your focus on that which you know you want and allow the Universe to work for you in ways you have never imagined. Had you imagined it, you'd be living it now.

Go on, you know how this works..

Jovius 7/10/08

2008-07-10T16:55:00Z

When the world appears to be knocking you down in its path, look inside..

Go in and look at what you have -- what you truly have. It is all within you, every aspect of you is there. We know that when you look in the mirror you see the outer you -- the part that is physical. But, you cannot see the real you without going inside.

You should look into your own eyes. This is a practice of self love. You can look deep into the eyes of your body and see from that perspective what is there. When you do so, remind yourself of the love you have for you. If you are not feeling love for you, for any reason, just say it anyway. Pretend and say the words out loud if that helps. Say them loudly and do this repeatedly until you yourself can honestly look into those eyes you see and feel love looking back at you. Do this daily and you will begin to feel a shift. You will begin to look differently to yourself as well. You are at the heart of who you really are.

The eyes are the entrance to your heart. The eyes tell all..

Peace,

Jovius 7/09/08

2008-07-09T15:49:00Z

The feeling of separateness is just an idea that you are separate..

When you are in a place of feeling separate, ask. Just ask for your guidance system to assist you in the allowing and accepting of the flow of energy from your source.

Source is always there, always flowing and ready for you to reconnect at any time. Reconnection is what you are striving for. It is reconnection, not completion. For some reason there are many of you who feel a sense of completion will come with a connection to source. You are always connected, you just haven't allowed the circuits to open and accepted that flow. You are already complete, you have all the hardware, it is all in allowing that flow between you and source.

The connection is there, just accept and allow; relax and ask..

Jovius 7/08/08

2008-07-08T13:27:00Z

The knowledge is truly inside you at all times..

All you need to do is tap into that inner wisdom. Tap into that inner resource that is the reservoir of your spirit -- your soul. The words are not important. We are speaking about the real you. This ever so amazing inner support you have is the entirety of who you really are and is available to you at a whim.

All you have to do is ask. Simply ask..

Peace

Jovius 7/07/08

2008-07-07T11:20:00Z

When you are feeling challenged, it is time to challenge yourself..

Take it into your own hands and use your power. When you are feeling less than, keep in mind that you are who you think you are. Take your power. Step up and know that you have it within you to face any situation at anytime.

You are in charge. You have invited these challenges into your life to grow. No matter how aware you are of these situations, you have chosen them. You have somewhere, at some point, decided that you must learn from them. Allow yourself the opportunity to dissolve any fear around them and grow from these experiences. Let go of any ego attachments and look at them from another place.

Invite the real you to step forward and you will be amazed..

Peace and Love

Jovius 7/6/08

2008-07-06T07:11:00Z

Limitations are limitations you set for yourself..

How you see yourself and what you expect of yourself is how you set those limitations. The day you reach out beyond your set limitations, is the day you change your stars. This is the day you decide that there is no one, or nothing in control of you. It is then that you take your power back. You set your goals and imagine yourself to be more than before. You can be the real you.

You are who you imagine yourself to be..

Peace,