Laetrile: The Controversial Cancer Cure

This chapter explores the historical significance of the Laetrile movement, particularly its entanglement with the John Birch Society and the Republican political landscape. Through tragic stories of patients misled by false narratives, it examines the ethical dilemmas of promoting treatments like Laetrile despite documented dangers, including tragic fatalities. The discussion also highlights the ongoing implications of medical misinformation and the struggle for patients' rights amid a backdrop of alternative medicine advocacy.