, M.D. == And about authors of A clinical trial of amygdalin (Laetrile)

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Hello forum,

Could someone please find out (and post on the forum)

background information on , M.D.

author of the anti-laetrile article on quackwatch (see URL below)?

Is he financially dependant on big pharmas or some of

their research foundations? Or is he genuinely convinced

in his writing?

Also -- same question about the researchers writing the

article, " A clinical trial of amygdalin (Laetrile)

in the treatment of human cancer. "

Any other information on this would be appreciated.

With thanks,

Phinneas

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N Engl J Med. 1982 Jan 28;306(4):201-6. Related Articles, Links

" A clinical trial of amygdalin (Laetrile) in the treatment of

human cancer. "

*****Moertel CG, Fleming TR, Rubin J, Kvols LK, Sarna G,

Koch R, Currie VE, Young CW, SE, Davignon JP. *****

ABSTRACT:

One hundred seventy-eight patients with cancer were treated with

amygdalin (Laetrile) plus a " metabolic therapy " program consisting of

diet, enzymes, and vitamins. The great majority of these patients were

in good general condition before treatment. None was totally disabled

or in preterminal condition. One third had not received any previous

chemotherapy. The pharmaceutical preparations of amygdalin, the

dosage, and the schedule were representative of past and present

Laetrile practice. No substantive benefit was observed in terms of

cure, improvement or stabilization of cancer, improvement of symptoms

related to cancer, or extension of life span. The hazards of amygdalin

therapy were evidenced in several patients by symptoms of cyanide

toxicity or by blood cyanide levels approaching the lethal range.

Patients exposed to this agent should be instructed about the danger

of cyanide poisoning, and their blood cyanide levels should be

carefully monitored. Amygdalin (Laetrile) is a toxic drug that is not

effective as a cancer treatment.

Publication Types:

Clinical Trial

PMID: 7033783 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]