Cellphone radiation ‘may fuel cancer cell growth’

MOBILE phone radiation may make cancer tumours grow more aggressively, according to new research.

Italian scientists say microwaves similar to those produced by mobile phones can stimulate genes that trigger cells to multiply. If confirmed, the findings will deepen fears over the safety of mobile phones.

Most experts believe radiation from handsets does not have enough energy to affect cells, other than heating them. The new research suggests mobile phone microwaves can damage DNA and send cancerous cells into overdrive, making them much more aggressive.