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Laetrile/Amygdalin (PDQ®)

Internet URL

http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/doc.aspx?viewid=962BA852-6565-41CB-B4C1-23C00B3C5F9F

Sponsoring Agency

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

An overview of the use of laetrile as an anticancer treatment. The summary includes a history of laetrile research, a review of laboratory studies, the results of clinical trials, and possible side effects of laetrile use. Includes a glossary of scientific terms used in the summary, and references.

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Review Date

6/15/2004

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