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He will alert Pitt institute's faculty, staff to possible health effectsWednesday, July 23, 2008By Joe Fahy, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThe director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and UPMC Cancer Centers plans to issue an advisory to about 3,000 faculty and staff today about the possible health risks associated with cellular phone use."Recently I have become aware of the growing body of literature linking long-term cell phone use to possible adverse health effects including cancer," Dr. Ronald Herberman said in the memorandum. "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."The advisory suggests certain measures to limit exposure to electromagnetic radiation emitted by the devices, such as shortening the length of conversations or keeping the phones away from the head by text messaging or using headsets or speaker phone options. It also recommends that children not use cell phones except in emergencies.A child's developing organs "are the most likely to be sensitive to any possible effects of exposure," according to the document.In an interview, Dr. Herberman said he hoped the suggestions would spread to others within Pitt and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, as well as to the general public.He noted that other countries have recommended limits on exposure, and that in Canada, public health officials in Toronto have advised young people to limit cell phone use.But while there is growing support for limited use, it is not universal.There is nothing wrong with taking precautions, but "the bottom line, at this time, is that there is no conclusive evidence tying cell phone use to brain cancer," said Dan Catena, a spokesman for the American Cancer Society.Dr. Herberman believes he is the first U.S. cancer center director to approve the release of such an advisory. And a spokesperson for the National Cancer Institute said officials there were unaware of similar advisories issued by other center directors.No other major U.S. health care or consumer group has gone as far in advocating for precautions, said Dr. Louis Slesin, editor of Microwave News, which tracks research related to cell phone safety.Dr. Herberman also has signed on, along with more than 20 other international experts, to a document calling for precautions in using the devices.Many are from Europe, but they also include several with U.S. ties. Among them are Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, a Pitt medical school professor who spends much of his time in France, and Dr. Devra Davis, director of the Pitt Cancer Institute's Center for Environmental Oncology.Dr. Servan-Schreiber, a brain cancer survivor, said he solicited experts to support the document, and Dr. Herberman credited Dr. Davis with drawing his attention to the recent research findings.Release of the document in France last month drew considerable attention from the news media, Dr. Slesin said.Some of the concerns about cell phone use have come from preliminary data from the 13-country study of cell phone use and tumors known as the Interphone study, he said.Release of the overall findings has been delayed for more than two years. But a group of European countries has reported an elevated risk for certain brain tumors among long-term cell phone users, particularly on the side of the head where the phone was used, he said.A separate group of Swedish researchers reported similar findings, Dr. Slesin said."From a public health perspective, it makes sense to limit risks," said Dr. Dan Wartenberg, director of environmental epidemiology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and one of the international experts calling for precautions.The group also wants manufacturers to provide phones "with the lowest possible risk" and to "encourage consumers to use their devices in a way that is most compatible with preserving their health.""We do not need to ban this technology, but to adapt it -- to harness it -- so that it never becomes a major cause of illness," the group noted.But others question the need for action.While suggestions that cell phones may be linked to cancer have been around for years, "the science remains so sketchy," said Dr. Matt Quigley, surgical director of neuro-oncology at Allegheny General Hospital."The overwhelming majority of studies that have been published in scientific journals around the globe show that wireless phones do not pose a health risk," CTIA-The Wireless Association, a group representing the wireless industry, said in a statement.Joe Fahy can be reached at jfahy@post-gazette. com or 412-263-1722.First published on July 23, 2008 at 12:00 am------------ -----http://www.post- gazette.com/ downloads/ 20080722upci_ cellphone_ memo.pdfMEMORANDUMTO: UPCI Faculty and StaffFROM: Ronald B. Herberman, MDSUBJECT: Important Precautionary Advice Regarding Cell Phone UseDATE:Recently I have become aware of the growing body of literature linking long-termcell phone use to possible adverse health effects including cancer. Although theevidence is still controversial, I am convinced that there are sufficient data towarrant issuing an advisory to share some precautionary advice on cell phoneuse.An international expert panel of pathologists, oncologists and public healthspecialists, recently declared that electromagnetic fields emitted by cell phonesshould be considered a potential human health risk.1 To date, a number ofcountries including France, Germany and India have issued recommendationsthat exposure to electromagnetic fields should be limited. In addition, Toronto’sDepartment of Public Health is advising teenagers and young children to limittheir use of cell phones, to avoid potential health risks.More definitive data that cover the health effects from prolonged cell phone usehave been compiled by the World Health Organization, International Agency forResearch on Cancer. However, publication has been delayed for two years. Inanticipation of release of the WHO report, the following prudent and simpleprecautions, intended to promote precautionary efforts to reduce exposures tocell phone electromagnetic radiation, have been reviewed by UPCI experts inneuro-oncology, epidemiology, neurosurgery and the Center for EnvironmentalOncologyPractical Advice to Limit Exposure to Electromagnetic RadiationEmitted from Cell Phones1. Do not allow children to use a cell phone, except for emergencies. Thedeveloping organs of a fetus or child are the most likely to be sensitive to anypossible effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields.1 The Case for Precaution in the Use of Cell Phones Advice from University of Pittsburgh Cancer InstituteBased on Advice from an International Expert Panel, available at www.preventingcance rnow.org2. While communicating using your cell phone, try to keep the cell phone away fromthe body as much as possible. The amplitude of the electromagnetic field is onefourth the strength at a distance of two inches and fifty times lower at three feet.Whenever possible, use the speaker-phone mode or a wireless Bluetoothheadset, which has less than 1/100th of the electromagnetic emission of a normalcell phone. Use of a hands-free ear piece attachment may also reduceexposures.3. Avoid using your cell phone in places, like a bus, where you can passivelyexpose others to your phone’s electromagnetic fields.4. Avoid carrying your cell phone on your body at all times. Do not keep it near yourbody at night such as under the pillow or on a bedside table, particularly ifpregnant. You can also put it on “flight” or “off-line” mode, which stopselectromagnetic emissions.5. If you must carry your cell phone on you, make sure that the keypad is positionedtoward your body and the back is positioned toward the outside so that thetransmitted electromagnetic fields move away from your rather than through you.6. Only use your cell phone to establish contact or for conversations lasting a fewminutes, as the biological effects are directly related to the duration of exposure.For longer conversations, use a land line with a corded phone, not a cordlessphone, which uses electromagnetic emitting technology similar to that of cellphones.7. Switch sides regularly while communicating on your cell phone to spread outyour exposure. Before putting your cell phone to the ear, wait until yourcorrespondent has picked up. This limits the power of the electromagnetic fieldemitted near your ear and the duration of your exposure.8. Avoid using your cell phone when the signal is weak or when moving at highspeed, such as in a car or train, as this automatically increases power to amaximum as the phone repeatedly attempts to connect to a new relay antenna.9. When possible, communicate via text messaging rather than making a call,limiting the duration of exposure and the proximity to the body.10. Choose a device with the lowest SAR possible (SAR = Specific Absorption Rate,which is a measure of the strength of the magnetic field absorbed by the body).SAR ratings of contemporary phones by different manufacturers are available bysearching for “sar ratings cell phones” on the internet.------------- -------http://www.post- gazette.com/ downloads/ 20080722upci_ cellphone_ analysis. pdfThe Case for Precaution in the Use of Cell PhonesAdvice from University of Pittsburgh Cancer InstituteBased on Advice from an International Expert PanelANALYSIS OF RECENT STUDIESElectromagnetic fields generated by cell phones should be considered a potential humanhealth risk. Sufficient time has not elapsed in order for us to have conclusive data on thebiological effects of cell phones and other cordless phones—a technology that is nowuniversal.Studies in humans do not indicate that cell phones are safe, nor do they yet clearly showthat they are dangerous. But, growing evidence indicates that we should reduceexposures, while research continues on this important question.Manufacturers report that cell and wireless phones emit electromagnetic radiation.Electromagentic fields are likely to penetrate the brain more deeply for children than foradults. Modeling in the diagram below estimate that young children are more susceptibleto electromagnetic fields due to smaller sized brains and softer brain tissue.1) Electromagnetic fields from cell phones are estimated to penetrate the brain especiallyin children. (Figure 1.) [1 , 2]Figure 1. Estimation of the penetration of electromagnetic radiation from a cell phone based on age(Frequency GSM 900 Mhz) (On the right, a scale showing the Specific Absorption Rate at different depths,in W/kg) [1]*2) Living tissue is vulnerable to electromagnetic fields within the frequency bands usedby cell phones (from 800 to 2200 MHz) even below the threshold of power imposed bymost safety standards ( 1.6 W/Kg for 1g of tissue), notably an increase in the permeabilityof the blood-brain barrier and an increased synthesis of stress proteins. [3, 4, 5, 6]The most recent studies, which include subjects with a history of cell phone usage for aduration of at least 10 years, show a possible association between certain benign tumors(acoustic neuromas) and some brain cancers on the side the device is used.[6 , 7 , 8, 9]However, human epidemiological studies on cell phones conducted to date cannot beconclusive. Due to their recently increased use, we are not yet able to evaluate their longterm impact on health. Even where an association between exposure and cancer is wellestablished and the risk very high -- as with tobacco and lung cancer -- under similarstudy conditions (in other words with people who smoked for less than 10 years) it wouldbe difficult, if not impossible, to identify an increased risk of cancer, as the risk appearsmostly 15 to 35 years later. [7].THE TEN PRECAUTIONSGiven the absence of definitive proof in humans of the carcinogenic effects ofelectromagnetic fields of cell phones, we cannot speak about the necessity of preventativemeasures (as for tobacco or asbestos). In anticipation of more definitive data coveringprolonged periods of observation, the existing data press us to share important prudentand simple measures of precaution for cell phone users, as have been variously suggestedby several national and international reports. [6, 9, 10, 11, 12]These measures are also likely to be important for people who are already suffering fromcancer and who must avoid any external influence that may contribute to diseaseprogression.1. Do not allow children to use a cell phone except for emergencies. The developingorgans of a fetus or child are the most likely to be sensitive to any possible effectsof exposure to electromagnetic fields.2. While communicating using your cell phone, try to keep the cell phone away fromthe body as much as possible. The amplitude of the electromagnetic field is onefourth the strength at a distance of two inches and fifty times lower at three feet.Whenever possible, use the speaker-phone mode or a wireless Bluetooth headset,which has less than 1/100th of the electromagnetic emission of a normal cellphone. Use of a hands-free ear piece attachment may also reduce exposures.3. Avoid using your cell phone in places, like a bus, where you can passively exposeothers to your phone’s electromagnetic fields.4. Avoid carrying your cell phone on your body at all times. Do not keep it near yourbody at night such as under the pillow or on a bedside table, particularly ifpregnant. You can also put it on “flight” or “off-line” mode, which stopselectromagnetic emissions.5. If you must carry your cell phone on you, make sure that the keypad is positionedtoward your body and the back is positioned toward the outside so that thetransmitted electromagnetic fields move away from your rather than through you.6. Only use your cell phone to establish contact or for conversations lasting a fewminutes as the biological effects are directly related to the duration of exposure.For longer conversations, use a land line with a corded phone, not a cordlessphone, which uses electromagnetic emitting technology similar to that of cellphones.7. Switch sides regularly while communicating on your cell phone to spread out yourexposure. Before putting your cell phone to the ear, wait until your correspondenthas picked up. This limits the power of the electromagnetic field emitted nearyour ear and the duration of your exposure.8. Avoid using your cell phone when the signal is weak or when moving at highspeed, such as in a car or train, as this automatically increases power to amaximum as the phone repeatedly attempts to connect to a new relay antenna.9. When possible, communicate via text messaging rather than making a call,limiting the duration of exposure and the proximity to the body.10. Choose a device with the lowest SAR possible (SAR = Specific Absorption Rate,which is a measure of the strength of the magnetic field absorbed by the body).SAR ratings of contemporary phones by different manufacturers are available bysearching for “sar ratings cell phones” on the internet.CONCLUSIONThe cell phone is a remarkable invention and a breakthrough of great social importance.Our society will no longer do without cell phones. None of the members on the expertcommittee has stopped or intends to stop using cell telephones. This includes Dr. DavidServan-Schreiber, a 16 year survivor of brain cancer. However, we, the users, must alltake precautionary measures in view of recent scientific data on the biological effects ofcell phone use, especially those who already have cancer.In addition, manufacturers and service providers must also assume responsibility. It istheir responsibility to provide appliances and equipment with the lowest possible risk andto constantly evolve their technology in this direction. They should also encourageconsumers to use their devices in a way that is most compatible with preserving theirhealth.In the early 1980’s, the owners of asbestos mines were reduced to bankruptcy as a resultof lawsuits brought by the families of deceased exposed workers. A few years later, a keyexecutive of Johns Manville, the most prominent company, drew lessons from the yearsof struggle of his industry against medical data and the scientists who were drawingattention to the risks of asbestos. He concluded with regret that greater warnings for thepublic, the establishment of more effective precautions, and more extensive medicalresearch "could have saved lives, and probably also shareholders, the industry, and thebenefits of its product.” [14, 15]We call on the cell phone companies to provide independent access to records of use sothat appropriate studies can be carried out.That is what we wish for today's cell phone industry. We do not need to ban thistechnology, but to adapt it – to harness it – so that it never becomes a major cause ofillness.INTERNATIONAL EXPERT COMMITTEEBernard Asselain, MD, Chief of the Cancer Biostatistics Service, Curie Institute, Paris,FranceFranco Berrino, MD, Director of the Department of Preventative and Predictive Medicineof the National Cancer Institute, Milan, ItalyThierry Bouillet, MD Oncologist, Director of the Radiation Institute, Avicenne UniversityHospital Center Avicenne, Bobigny, FranceDavid Carpenter, MD, Director Institute for Health and the Environment, University ofAlbany, former Dean, School of Public HealthChristian Chenal, MD, Emeritus Professor of Oncology, University of Rennes 1, Franceand former director of the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) team“Radiation, Environment, Adaptation”Pr Jan Willem Coebergh, Oncologist, Department of Public Health, University ofRotterdam, The NetherlandsYvan Coscas, MD Oncologist, Chief of the Department of Radiotherapy, Hôpital dePoissy St Germain, FrancePr Jean-Marc Cosset, Honorary Chief of Oncology/Radiothera py of the Curie Institute,Paris, FrancePr Devra Lee Davis, Director, Center for Environmental Oncology of University ofPittsburgh Cancer Institute, USAMichel Hery, MD Oncologist, Chief of the Department of Radiotherapy, Princess GraceHospital Center, MonacoPr Ronald Herberman, Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, USAPr Lucien Israël, Emeritus Professor of Oncology, University of Paris XIII, Member of theInstitut de FranceJacques Marilleau, Engineer SUPELEC, former physicist at the Commissariat of AtomicEnergy and at CNRS Orsay, FranceJean-Loup Mouysset, MD Oncologist, Polyclinique Rambot-Provenç ale, Aix-en-Provence, FrancePhilippe Presles, MD, President of the Institut Moncey for Prevention and Health, Paris,Frane - Author of « PREVENIR », Editions Robert Laffont, 2006Pr Henri Pujol, PhD Oncologist, former President of the National Federation CancerCenters, FranceJoël de Rosnay, PhD, Former Assistant Professor of Biology, Massachussets Institute ofTechnology, Boston, USA, Scientific writerSimone Saez, PhD, former Director of the Cancer Biology unit of the ComprehensiveCancer Center of Lyon, FranceAnnie Sasco, MD, Doctor of Public Health, Medical epidemiologist, Director of theEpidemiology Team for Cancer Prevention – INSERM, University Victor Segalen,Bordeaux 2, FranceDavid Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD, Doctor of Science, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry,University of Pittsburgh, Author of “ANTICANCER – A New Way of Life”, VikingPatrick Souvet, MD, Cardiologist, President of the Association Santé EnvironnementProvence, Aix-en-Provence, FrancePr Dan Wartenberg, Chief, Division of Environmental Epidemiology, UMDNJ RobertWood Johnson Medical SchoolJacques Vilcoq, MD, Oncologist, Clinique Hartmann, Neuilly-sur- seine, FranceBIBLIOGRAPHY1. 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