In a recent discussion on the risks of getting cancer from either using cell phones or wearing bras with metal underwires, Dr. Margaret Lewin, medical director of Cinergy Health, and Daniel Touizer CEO stated: “Definitively, they (bras) do not contribute to breast cancer.”

According to the American Cancer Society, “There are no scientifically valid studies that show wearing bras of any type causes breast cancer.”

The rumor began as a result of a recent book, “Dressed to Kill,” claimed that there may be some risk of the development of breast cancer caused by the wearing of underwire bras. The scientific study which was cited in the book claiming such is not regarded in a serious manner by the scientific community.

As far as cell phones are concerned, the research does not prove one way or the other that cell phones are responsible for any type of cancer. In that case it may be wise to take precautions when using cell phones. Included in the advice for lowering the risk of cancer from cell phones, if there is any risk, are:

•    Use hands-free technologies to keep the phone and its antenna away from the head.
•    Limit the amount of time speaking on the cell phone.