Is apricot pit poisonous

Yes, It is claimed that apricot pits and laetrile contain hydrogen cyanide and its extremely poisonous. But now the scientist have discovered that the laetrile can be used as a medicine for cancer cure. Laetrile is concentrated amygdalin, which is contained in the seeds of most fruits that we eat, including apricot, peach, cherry, and plum pits, almonds, Apple seeds, and raspberries.