On radar and radio exposure and cancer in the military setting

Abstract

Overview

In this study, the focus is on a new series of young cancer patients who experienced high-intensity whole-body radiofrequency radiation (RFR) during military service. This follows up on prior findings linking similar exposures to increased cancer rates.

Introduction

• In 2018, 47 patients diagnosed with cancer post-exposure to whole-body radiofrequency radiation were studied, which found high frequencies of hematolymphoid (HL) cancers.
• This paper reports on 46 young cancer patients exposed during military service using the percentage frequency (PF) method and estimates cancer risk ratios.

Materials and Methods

Israeli soldiers who developed cancer post RFR exposure were studied. This included administering a questionnaire attempting a detailed account of their exposure and the types of cancers diagnosed.

Results

• Median age at diagnosis was 23, with exposure durations between 1 to 3 years and a short median latency of 4.6 years.
• Detailed statistical findings showed exceptionally high PF for HL cancers and Hodgkin lymphoma when compared to non-exposed matched subjects.

Conclusions

The study found significantly high PFs for HL cancers consistent with past research. It emphasizes the need for immediate action to reduce RFR exposure amongst military personnel to match typical community levels. This includes updating safety protocols and classification of RFR as a human carcinogen.

Overall, the findings strongly support a cause-effect relationship between RFR and specific types of cancers, highlighting the inadequacy of existing radiation protection standards.