Stand Up To Cancer

Most people know the "C" word--cancer, that is. But what about the other "C" word?

Carcinogens.

The American Cancer Society defines carcinogens as "Substances that can cause changes that can lead to cancer. Some carcinogens do not act on DNA directly, but lead to cancer in other ways, such as causing cells to divide at a faster rate, which could increase the chances that DNA changes will occur."

There are some well-established and long recognized carcinogens, or items with carcinogenic qualities, like Aresenic, Asbestos, Diesel Exhaust, Formaldehyde, Radiation, Secondhand Smoke, and of course, Tobacco Products (This doesn't just include cigarettes, people. If you chew it, it's dangerous, too. Plus, have you ever watched someone spit tobacco into a cup? It's probably the most unattractive thing on the planet.)

These carcinogens are all pretty undisputed by scientists.

But there are a lot of disputes out there, many of them fueled by dueling studies and scientific opinions. Just in the past week, more news broke about the argument concerning the threat of cell phones. This is a dispute that has been ongoing for some time, and doesn't seem likely to let up soon.

Take a look at both sides of the argument, and tell us what you think:
Cell phones cause cancer!
No they don't!

-Amanda Rossie