Camelot Cancer Care Clinic Shut Down by FDA - the Last Laetrile Clinic in the U.S.

Summary

Key Points

• —The Camelot Cancer Care Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was shut down by the FDA in April 2013. 0:30
• —Camelot Cancer Care was the last clinic in the US offering laetrile treatment. 0:30
• —Laetrile, also known as vitamin B17, is a substance found in apricot pits, peaches, and almonds. 2:14
• —Supporters claim laetrile kills cancer cells without harming normal cells and helps maintain remission. 2:39
• —The FDA states there is no scientific evidence to support these claims and has sanctioned the sale of laetrile since 1977. 2:48
• —The American Cancer Society has linked laetrile to cyanide poisoning and death in a few cases. 2:53
• —The National Cancer Institute's findings from the 1980s showed no anti-cancer effects from laetrile. 3:19
• —Laetrile is manufactured and used as a cancer treatment in Mexico, which is a primary supplier, but the FDA cites a lack of regulation and potential for dangerous bacteria. 3:28
• —Despite FDA restrictions, laetrile is still easily available for purchase online. 3:54