Originally Posted by newB

I've heard some anecdotal evidence - a friend of mine whose partner got breast cancer met a couple who claimed to have had the same type of cancer cured at a B17 (AKA laetrile or amygdalin) clinic abroad. Apparently the alternative within the US is getting the compound from the seeds found in apricot pits which are rich in it. However, keep in mind that "B17" is not actually a vitamin and gets converted into cyanide, so use with caution.