Multiple Myeloma and Apricot Seeds/Vitamin B17

Here is a link on a few cancer treatments derived from plants that are being studied/used: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780128161517000132 Plant-based chemicals have an advantage in that effects on our bodies are at least somewhat known. Even eating 20 ppm of gliadin, hordein, or glutenin proteins in grasses ramps up my autoimmune system to attack me (gluten molecules in wheat, rye, and barley [celiac]). All life is chemistry (a relative once was irked at me because he mistakenly thought I meant "only").

And don't forget Tamoxifen, from the bark of the yew tree.

Hi @cheft I have a different take on Big Pharma. If not for the research, development and testing by these big companies, I wouldn’t be here today to celebrate another holiday season…my 6th since taking all those nasty man-made chemicals that wiped out my AML. Besides the standard 7+3 chemotherapy, I was also provided targeted meds for a not-so-common mutation which made my AML very aggressive and prime for a relapse. This drug is a game changer for those of us with the FLT3 mutation. It gives us and our doctors another weapon in their arsenal in the war against cancer. So I’m glad my doctor was able to push those man-made chemicals. Because I can guarantee you that no amount of raw asparagus juice or supplements could have reversed the 3 acquired mutations that were the drivers behind my blood cancer.

Was the specialty drug expensive? Yup. But it takes millions upon millions of dollars to develop, test and prove the efficacy of these drugs, some for use in a very small market. The money has to come from somewhere…if we use the drug, we end up having to pay for it.

I do agree there are drugs that are way over-priced and that is shameful. And I also agree there are some supplements that may be beneficial. I’m all for natural remedies when they’re a proven option. But for some of us with an illness that requires modern science and medicine, my vote would be for the scientists and researchers behind the chemicals that can help save us or at least give us more time on the planet.
I’m living proof that these ‘nasty chemicals’ are highly effective and that they work. I’m not one to argue with success.

What nasty chemicals helped to form the AML in your body?

We are bombarded with unnecessary chemicals in our foods that all these companies say are safe.

I'm glad some seemed to of helped you.