8,700 Studies Reviewed. 87.0% Found Biological Effects. The Evidence is Clear.
All Topics

Cancer & Tumors

5 min read
Share:
Key Finding: 79% of 742 studies on cancer & tumors found biological effects from EMF exposure.

Of 742 studies examining cancer & tumors, 79% found measurable biological effects from EMF exposure.

Lowest Documented Effect

Research found effects on cancer & tumors at exposures as low as:

Study Exposure Level in ContextStudy Exposure Level in Context0.00002, 0.0002, 0.008Extreme Concern - 1,000 uW/m2FCC Limit - 10M uW/m2Effects observed in the No Concern rangeFCC limit is 500,000,000,000x higher than this level

Research Overview

  • -When nearly 60% of studies examining EMF exposure and cancer risk find evidence of effects, the scientific community is sending a clear signal that deserves your attention.
  • -Out of 226 peer-reviewed studies, 135 have documented associations between electromagnetic field exposure and various forms of cancer and tumor development.
  • -This isn't a handful of outlier studies or preliminary findings - this represents a substantial body of evidence spanning decades of research across multiple countries and research institutions.

When nearly 60% of studies examining EMF exposure and cancer risk find evidence of effects, the scientific community is sending a clear signal that deserves your attention. Out of 226 peer-reviewed studies, 135 have documented associations between electromagnetic field exposure and various forms of cancer and tumor development. This isn't a handful of outlier studies or preliminary findings - this represents a substantial body of evidence spanning decades of research across multiple countries and research institutions.

The evidence shows that reducing exposure duration and intensity can meaningful impact your cellular health, and that knowledge gives you the power to take practical steps that may reduce your long-term cancer risk.

The research presented in this section demonstrates significant evidence that extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) exposures can cause DNA damage and genetic alterations relevant to leukemia development.

Source: BioInitiative Working Group. BioInitiative Report: A Rationale for Biologically-based Public Exposure Standards for Electromagnetic Radiation. Edited by Cindy Sage and David O. Carpenter, BioInitiative, 2012, updated 2020. www.bioinitiative.org

Showing 742 studies

The Apoptotic Effect of Caffeic or Chlorogenic Acid on the C32 Cells That Have Simultaneously Been Exposed to a Static Magnetic Field

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers tested whether static magnetic fields combined with natural compounds (caffeic and chlorogenic acid) could kill melanoma cancer cells. They found that both the magnetic field and the plant compounds triggered cell death, with caffeic acid being more effective. This suggests magnetic fields might enhance natural cancer treatments.

Effects of prolonged exposure to ELF-EMF on HERVs expression in human melanoma cells

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers exposed human melanoma cells to power line frequency magnetic fields (50 Hz) for 96 hours and found it significantly reduced the activity of certain viral genes (HERVs) that are linked to cancer development. The study suggests this type of EMF exposure might have therapeutic potential for treating melanoma by suppressing these harmful viral elements.

2.4 GHz Electromagnetic Field Influences the Response of the Circadian Oscillator in the Colorectal Cancer Cell Line DLD1 to miR-34a- Mediated Regulation

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers exposed colorectal cancer cells to 2.4 GHz radiofrequency radiation (the same frequency as WiFi and Bluetooth) for 24 hours and found it disrupted the cancer-suppressing effects of a protective molecule called miR-34a. The radiation interfered with the cells' internal clock genes and allowed cancer cells to grow and spread more easily.

Cancer & Tumors100 citations

Ding Z, Xiang X, Li J, Wu S

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers analyzed tumor samples from 232 Chinese patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma, an aggressive kidney cancer. They identified three cancer subtypes with different metabolic and immune characteristics, discovering that an enzyme called NNMT promotes tumor growth by enhancing DNA repair mechanisms. The study reveals potential new treatment targets for this deadly cancer.

Lost opportunities for cancer prevention: historical evidence on early warnings with emphasis on radiofrequency radiation

Hardell & Carlberg · 2021

This 2021 analysis by Hardell and Carlberg examines historical patterns of delayed cancer prevention, focusing on radiofrequency radiation from wireless devices. The researchers found increasing brain tumor rates in Sweden, particularly among 20-39 year olds, coinciding with widespread wireless phone adoption. They argue that current safety standards ignore non-thermal biological effects and call for proper health evaluation before 5G deployment.

Xia P, Zheng Y, Dong L, Tian C

Unknown authors · 2021

This study examined whether adding a low-dose chemotherapy drug (capecitabine) after standard radiation treatment could prevent cancer recurrence in 406 patients with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. After 3 years, patients receiving the additional drug had significantly better survival rates (85.3% vs 75.7%) with manageable side effects. The results suggest this approach could become a new standard treatment for this aggressive cancer.

Changes in NOTCH1 gene and its regulatory circRNA, hsa_circ_0005986 expression pattern in human gastric adenocarcinoma and human normal fibroblast cell line following the exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic field

Unknown authors · 2021

Researchers exposed gastric cancer cells and normal cells to extremely low frequency magnetic fields at different strengths for 18 hours. The magnetic fields decreased cancer cell survival while increasing normal cell survival, and changed the expression of NOTCH1, a gene involved in cancer growth. This suggests ELF magnetic fields might selectively target cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue.

Pulsed and Discontinuous Electromagnetic Field Exposure Decreases Temozolomide Resistance in Glioblastoma by Modulating the Expression of O 6 -Methylguanine-DNA Methyltransferase, Cyclin-D1, and p53

Unknown authors · 2021

Researchers tested whether electromagnetic fields could help overcome chemotherapy resistance in aggressive brain cancer cells. They found that combining 50 Hz EMF exposure with the drug temozolomide killed more cancer cells and reduced their ability to spread. The electromagnetic fields appeared to make the chemotherapy more effective by changing how key cancer-related genes and proteins behaved.

Qin F, Cao H, Feng C, Zhu T, Zhu B, Zhang J, Tong J, Pei H

Unknown authors · 2021

Researchers conducted a comprehensive molecular analysis of 140 pancreatic cancer samples using advanced protein and genetic sequencing techniques. This study mapped the complete biological changes that occur in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the most aggressive cancers. The findings create a detailed resource to help identify new treatment targets and improve early detection methods.

Kim JH, Chung KH, Hwang YR, Park HR, Kim HJ, Kim HG, Kim HR

Unknown authors · 2021

This international study tracked 20,006 cancer patients across 61 countries during COVID-19 to examine how lockdown restrictions affected cancer surgery delivery. Researchers found that stricter lockdowns dramatically increased surgery cancellations - from 0.6% under light restrictions to 15% during full lockdowns. The findings reveal how healthcare system disruptions can compound health risks beyond the immediate crisis.

Cancer & Tumors418 citations

Qin F, Cao H, Feng C, Zhu T, Zhu B, Zhang J, Tong J, Pei H

Unknown authors · 2021

Researchers conducted a comprehensive molecular analysis of 140 pancreatic cancers using advanced protein and genetic sequencing techniques. This study created a detailed molecular map of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), one of the most aggressive cancers. The findings provide a foundation for developing better early detection methods and new treatments for this deadly disease.

(2020) The association between smartphone use and breast cancer risk among Taiwanese women: A case-control study

Shih et al · 2020

Researchers studied 894 healthy women and 211 breast cancer patients in Taiwan to examine smartphone use habits. Women with smartphone addiction had 43% higher breast cancer risk, while using phones for more than 4.5 minutes before bedtime increased risk by 427%. Carrying phones near the chest or waist increased risk 4-5 times compared to carrying them below the waist.

Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Alter Expression of C- Myc and circ-CCDC66 in Gastric Cancer Cell Line

Unknown authors · 2020

Researchers exposed stomach cancer cells to extremely low frequency magnetic fields and found the exposure altered expression of c-Myc (a gene linked to cancer progression) and circ-CCDC66 (a regulatory RNA molecule). The effects varied depending on field strength and whether exposure was continuous or intermittent, with some conditions reducing cancer-promoting gene activity while others increased it.

Ashta A , Motalleb G , Ahmadi-Zeidabadi M

Unknown authors · 2020

Researchers tested whether magnetic fields could enhance the effectiveness of brain cancer treatment. They exposed human glioblastoma cells to 10 Hz and 50 Hz magnetic fields combined with the chemotherapy drug Temozolomide. The combination increased cancer cell death and activated tumor-suppressing proteins more than chemotherapy alone.

Cancer & TumorsNo Effects Found684 citations

Choi J, Min K, Jeon S, Kim N, Pack JK, Song K

Unknown authors · 2020

Researchers analyzed genetic data from over 2,600 cancers across 38 tumor types to identify patterns in how cancer cells rearrange their DNA. They discovered 16 distinct signatures of structural genetic changes that occur during cancer development. This comprehensive mapping reveals the complex ways cancer cells reorganize their genetic material, providing new insights into cancer biology.

Bektas H, Dasdag S, Bektas MS

Unknown authors · 2020

Researchers synthesized new benzimidazole chemical compounds and tested their ability to kill cancer cells in laboratory studies. One compound (compound 5) showed strong anti-cancer effects, stopping cell division and triggering cancer cell death while being less toxic to healthy kidney cells. This suggests potential for developing new cancer treatments from these synthetic compounds.

Cancer & Tumors684 citations

Li Q, Tian M, Teng J, Gao P, Tang BQ, Wu H

Unknown authors · 2020

Researchers analyzed genetic data from over 2,600 cancers across 38 tumor types to identify 16 distinct patterns of DNA structural changes that occur during cancer development. The study revealed how chromosomes get rearranged, deleted, or duplicated in different ways depending on the cancer type. This comprehensive mapping helps scientists understand the complex genetic chaos that drives cancer progression.

Bektas H, Dasdag S, Bektas MS

Unknown authors · 2020

Researchers synthesized new benzimidazole chemical compounds and tested their ability to kill cancer cells in laboratory conditions. One compound (compound 5) showed strong cancer-fighting properties, killing cancer cells while being less toxic to healthy kidney cells. The study found this compound works by stopping cancer cell division and triggering cell death.

Zhang X, Lv M, Zhu X, Tian L, Li J, Shao Y, Gao C, Sun X

Unknown authors · 2019

This study developed a diagnostic tool using CT scan analysis to detect hidden cancer spread in the abdomen that traditional imaging misses. Researchers analyzed CT images from 554 advanced gastric cancer patients across 4 medical centers, creating a predictive model that achieved over 92% accuracy in identifying occult peritoneal metastasis. The tool could help doctors make better treatment decisions by catching cancer spread that would otherwise go undetected until surgery.

Akbarnejad, M. Esmaeeli, Y, Masoumi-Ardakani, L. Mohammadipoor-Ghasemabad, and H

Ahmadi-Zeidabadi, M., Z. · 2019

This 2019 review examines tumor-treating fields (TTFields), a cancer therapy that uses low-intensity, intermediate-frequency electric fields to treat deadly brain tumors called glioblastomas. The research shows TTFields significantly extends patient survival by disrupting cancer cell division and DNA repair. Clinical trials demonstrate this electromagnetic therapy works as the fourth most effective treatment option for these aggressive brain cancers.

Department of Health and Human Services. 384 pp

NTP 2018. NTP Technical Report on the Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies in Hsd:Sprague Dawley SD Rats exposed to Whole-body Radio Frequency Radiation at a Frequency (900 MHz) and Modulations (GSM and CDMA) used by Cell Phones. National Toxicology Program et al. · 2018

The National Toxicology Program conducted a major two-year study exposing rats to 900 MHz cell phone radiation (GSM and CDMA) to test for cancer and other health effects. This was the largest government study of its kind, designed to definitively answer whether the radiofrequency radiation from cell phones poses health risks.

Cancer & Tumors177 citations

(2018) Thermal and non-thermal health effects of low intensity non-ionizing radiation: An international perspective

Belpomme et al · 2018

This comprehensive review by international researchers examined the health effects of low-intensity electromagnetic fields from sources like cell phones and wireless devices. The authors found strong evidence linking long-term mobile phone use to increased brain cancer risk, reproductive harm, and neurological problems including a condition called electro-hypersensitivity. They concluded that current safety standards fail to protect public health, especially for children who are more vulnerable to EMF damage.

Cancer & Tumors3,965 citations

Association between parental occupational exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields and childhood nervous system tumors risk: A meta-analysis

Unknown authors · 2018

This 2018 meta-analysis examined whether parents' occupational exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields increases their children's risk of developing nervous system tumors. The research analyzed multiple studies to determine if workplace EMF exposure in parents correlates with higher rates of childhood brain and nervous system cancers.

Cancer & Tumors2,343 citations

Fan W, Huang Z, Fan B

Unknown authors · 2018

Researchers developed a DNA methylation-based system to accurately classify brain tumors, addressing the significant diagnostic challenges in identifying the approximately 100 known central nervous system tumor types. The new method changed diagnoses in up to 12% of cases compared to standard pathological examination, demonstrating substantially improved diagnostic precision.

Learn More

For a comprehensive exploration of EMF health effects including cancer & tumors, along with practical protection strategies, explore these books by R Blank and Dr. Martin Blank.

FAQs: EMF & Cancer & Tumors

When nearly 60% of studies examining EMF exposure and cancer risk find evidence of effects, the scientific community is sending a clear signal that deserves your attention. Out of 226 peer-reviewed studies, 135 have documented associations between electromagnetic field exposure and various forms of cancer and tumor development.
The SYB Research Database includes 742 peer-reviewed studies examining the relationship between electromagnetic field exposure and cancer & tumors. These studies have been conducted by researchers worldwide and published in scientific journals. The research spans multiple decades and includes various types of EMF sources including cell phones, WiFi, power lines, and other common sources of electromagnetic radiation.
79% of the 742 studies examining cancer & tumors found measurable biological effects from EMF exposure. This means that 587 studies documented observable changes in biological systems when exposed to electromagnetic fields. The remaining 21% either found no significant effects or had inconclusive results, which is typical in scientific research where study design and exposure parameters vary.