Giant leaps have been made in how medical professionals understand cancer, a term used to describe a group of more than 200 diseases that share certain common features. This knowledge has resulted in major improvements in screening, early detection and treatment.
Because of these breakthroughs, people diagnosed with most types of cancer have much better odds of living longer than in previous generations. People with cancer also are better able to remain healthy enough to enjoy life during and after treatment. However, that hopeful picture is still accompanied by a flood of myths, misinformation and too-good-to-be-true products, affecting people’s understanding. Learn about common myths — and get the facts.
Fact: There’s no evidence to support this claim. While cellphones do emit radiation, the frequency and energy of that radiation is comparatively very low and not at a level that can affect human DNA.
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