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"Parents need to know their children are at risk of
this illness."
British scientists have claimed there is insufficient
evidence to prove any link to mobiles.
But the respected oncologist and professor of
environmental mutagenesis Angelo Gino Levis gave evidence for Mr
Marcolini — along with neurosurgeon Dr Giuseppe Grasso.
They said electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile
and cordless phones can damage cells, making tumours more likely.
Prof Levis told The Sun: "The court decision is
extremely important. It finally officially recognises the link.
"It'll open not a road but a motorway to legal
actions by victims. We're considering a class action."
Mr Marcolini's tumour was discovered in the
trigeminal nerve — close to where the phone touched his head.
It is non-cancerous but threatened to kill him as it
spread to the carotid artery, the major vessel carrying blood to his
brain.
His face was left paralysed and he takes daily
morphine for pain.
Alasdair Philips of Powerwatch, which campaigns for
more research on mobile use, said: "This is an interesting case and
proves the need for more studies.
"People should limit mobile and cordless use until we
know more."
The World Health Organisation urged limits on mobile
use last year, calling them a Class B carcinogen.
But a spokesman for Britain's Health Protection
Agency said: "The scientific consensus is that mobile phones do not
cause cancer."
International radiation biology expert Michael
Repacholi said: "Studies show no evidence of cancer. But if you are
worried, use a headset, hands-free or loudspeaker."
Media lawyer Mark Stephens said the verdict could
"open the floodgates" — even though there is no direct obligation on
British courts to follow the Italians' lead.
He said: "It is possible people will begin legal
action here, but I think the chances of success are less. I think
they'll join any class action in Italy.
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