Survival of glioma patients in relation to mobile phone use in Denmark, Finland and Sweden

Authors: Olsson A, Bouaoun L, Auvinen A, Feychting M, Johansen C, Mathiesen T, Melin B, Lahkola A, Larjavaara S, Villegier AS, Byrnes G, Deltour I, Schüz J

Year: 2018 Nov 12

Category: Epidemiology

Journal: J Neurooncol

DOI: 10.1007/s11060-018-03019-5

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30421160

Abstract

Overview

Gliomas represent the predominant type of brain cancer, often with a grim prognosis especially for glioblastoma types. A pivotal component of this research examines whether pre-diagnostic mobile phone usage impacts glioma patient survival rates.

Methods

  • Study Group: The study tracked 806 glioma cases from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, all of whom were part of a broader case-control study.
  • Data Collection: Survival tracking was achieved via registry linkages in each country, utilizing unique personal IDs.
  • Statistical Approach: Cox regression models were employed to determine hazard ratios and confidence intervals, considering numerous covariates such as sex, age, education, and more.

Findings

No observable connection was found between mobile phone use (including duration and intensity) and diminished survival among glioblastoma patients. Contrarily, some data suggested that mobile phone users might experience better survival conditions.

Conclusion

For glioma patients, prior mobile phone usage was not linked to reduced survival chances. This includes evaluations of both high-grade and low-grade gliomas.

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