A brief look at the origins, evidence, and risks of frequency therapy.

FREQUENCY TREATMENT FOR CANCER:

WHAT SCIENCE SAYS

ORIGINS AND PRINCIPLES

The cellular resonance idea claims the “right” frequency can disrupt cancer cells; debated since the 1920s.

THE RIFE STORY AND CONTEXT

Rife claimed frequency targeting of cancer; methods lacked rigor and results weren’t replicated.

MODERN FREQUENCY DEVICES

Today’s devices offer ranges like 100-300 kHz; other EM/LLLT options exist but evidence is limited.

“CANCER FREQUENCIES” CLAIM

100-300 kHz is touted as “cancer-killing”; evidence is mixed and mostly anecdotal, more research needed.

LAB VS CLINICAL

In vitro effects reported; robust human clinical evidence is lacking, efficacy uncertain.

AGENCIES AND REGULATION

The FDA has issued warnings/enforcement. NCI and ACS cite no convincing clinical evidence and advise caution.

RISKS AND DECISIONS

Potential physical risks, financial/emotional burden, and most critically, delays in standard care.

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