What is the relationship between brain tumor and cell phone use? Specialist in Dortmund refers to the study
Dortmund. The health effects of high-frequency electromagnetic fields, such as those that arise when making cell phone calls, are controversial. One focus of discussion relates to the increased risk of cancer or cancer caused by increased use of mobile phones. brain tumor risk. For this purpose, the French group led by physician Gaelle Coureau conducted the CERENAT study, in which data were obtained from about 450 brain tumor Patients and 900 controls were analyzed. The results of the study, which were published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in 2014, could indicate that there could indeed be a link between cell phone use and the development of brain tumors — but only in the case of frequent users, if lifelong use extrapolated. However, people using a regular cell phone did not show an increased risk for anyone in the study brain tumor On. Further meta-analysis of publications on the same topic could not definitively confirm or refute this suspicion.
Also for Dortmund patients: the diagnosis of brain tumors at the Siegen Clinic
Thus, normal cell phone use is not a risk factor for brain tumors, especially if you do not always use the same ear on the phone. Young people are already addressing this by not holding their cell phones in their ears.
Unlike other types of tumors (such as smoking and lung cancer), there are only a few truly known risk factors for brain tumors. It is very important to pay attention to symptoms that may be signs of a brain tumor, such as persistent headaches, first-time seizures, or slow progression of neurological deficits. Patients from Dortmund can find experienced contacts at the Diakonie Jung-Styling Hospital.
The specialists at Siegen provide personalized advice and comprehensive diagnostics to patients from the Greater Dortmund region if a brain tumor is suspected. An accurate diagnosis is important in the order – ideally as soon as possible – to begin appropriate treatment. Mr. Dr. middle. So confirms Feet Braun, chief neurosurgeon at Siegen: “It’s a stressful diagnosis, but once you get over the initial trauma, talk to your doctor and come over to us. We’ll discuss everything peacefully and find the right treatment for you.” Because in the case of a brain tumor, there are many treatment options available.
Important for Dortmund patients: treatment options for a brain tumor
Basically, a brain tumor can be treated with the following therapeutic methods: radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. Which of the following treatment options is the right one varies greatly from person to person. Different treatment methods are often combined in order to achieve the best possible result. The goal is always to remove the tumor completely, to protect the surrounding healthy tissue, and to preserve all brain function.
Professor Dr. middle. Fett Brown is the chief physician in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Diakonie Jung-Styling Hospital in Siegen. Head operations such as brain tumors, aneurysms, hemangiomas or Janetta are performed in modern operating rooms with 3D image transducers, neuronavigation, fluorescence, and neuromonitoring. The full range of modern neurosurgery is offered. The medical team of the Neurosurgery Department within the clinic consists of 13 employees, 6 of whom are neurosurgeons.
Contact
Diakonie Jung Stilling Crankenhouse Neurosurgery Clinic
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Wichernstrasse 40
57,074 victories
02 71 3 33-43 82 or -42 21
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http://www.neurochirurgie-diakonie.de
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