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Part One: Laetrile: The Fake Cancer Cure That Birthed The Right-Wing Medical Grifting Industry

Behind the Bastards

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The Intersection of Alternative Medicine and Right-Wing Ideology

This chapter critically examines the connection between alternative medicine and American political ideology, focusing on the controversial cancer cure Laetrile. It highlights the risks of anti-vaccine sentiments and ineffective health remedies in the context of personal freedom and public health consequences.

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