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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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Laetrile: The Controversial Cancer Cure

This chapter explores the dubious origins and promotion of Laetrile as a cancer treatment, stemming from outdated pseudoscientific theories. It highlights the promotional tactics used by figures like Glenn Kittler and Arthur Harris, drawing parallels to modern medical misinformation. The narrative critiques the lack of credible evidence and the reliance on anecdotal success stories, emphasizing the serious implications of unproven treatments in the quest for cancer cures.

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