The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a component of the World Health Organisation, recently classified radio frequency fields as "possibly carcinogenic to humans", based on limited evidence from human studies, limited evidence from studies of radio frequency energy and cancer in rodents, and weak mechanistic evidence (from studies of genotoxicity, effects on immune system function, gene and protein expression, cell signaling, oxidative stress, and apoptosis, along with studies of the possible effects of radio frequency energy on the blood-brain barrier).
The American Cancer Society (ACS) states that the IARC classification means that there could be some risk associated with cancer, but the evidence is not strong enough to be considered causal and needs to be investigated further.
The [U.S] Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concludes that there is no scientific evidence that wireless phone use can lead to cancer or to other health problems, including headaches, dizziness, or memory loss.
According to [Nigerian Communications Commission] (NCC) Chairman, "minimal studies have been conducted worldwide and minimal platforms have been provided for the region to debate on possibility of mobile communication having adverse impact on human health. Relevant international bodies are continually monitoring research findings on the field of EMF exposure and its effects on human health."
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