We're pleased to see that SUE B now has someone like you josie86 to talk to, someone who can really understand what she is going through. It is great Josie that your mum is very strong and she is lucky to have your support.

We would just like to point out that laetrile, also known as amygdalin or 'vitamin B17' is found in apricot pips and bitter almonds and has been described as a highly active compound that can cure cancer. Unfortunately this is simply not true. This page on our website about Laetrile explains this in more detail. Many internet sites advertise and promote laetrile as a treatment to cure cancer. But no reputable scientific cancer organisations support any of these claims. Our advice is to be very cautious about believing this type of information or paying for any alternative cancer therapy over the internet. I hope this helps!

Very best wishes,

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

It is true that the do the therapy in mexico to treat cancer patiantes I have reasearched this I never said it was a cure b17 is good for the body and not enough foods contain it any more I am a strong beleaver in u have to mantain a healthy lifestyle with vitamins etc and proper foods like brocoly and sprouts with are good and I beleave that the mind is a very powerful thing and u need to stay strong my mum is like ye I have got it and I arnt going to give up dont eva give up on your self sue b