Teen seeks alternative to Chemo- Denied

**sparks19** · 07-26-2006, 12:51 PM

Have any of your heard about this?

http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/07/21....ap/index.html

I think that is terrible. He went through Chemo and it was too much for him. he knows the risk he is taking and his parents support what he wants to do. I don't think the courts have ANY place in deciding what kind of treatment this kid gets.

**Maresche** · 07-26-2006, 01:00 PM

I thought a judge lifted the order. At least until the trial was over.

**Karen** · 07-26-2006, 01:02 PM

He did - this is the more updated story:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/07/25....ap/index.html

**Maresche** · 07-26-2006, 01:03 PM

Thank you Karen! I just found that link.

**sparks19** · 07-26-2006, 01:06 PM

Thank you Karen. I actually hadn't heard that part. Now does that mean that in the meantime he cannot get the treatment in Mexico until after the next court date?

I really don't even understand how this ever ended up in court in the first place.

**Cataholic** · 07-26-2006, 01:34 PM

How did this end up in court? Easy. Someone that presumes to have the child's best interest in mind filed for relief. I don't have a problem with that. Everyday there are other people looking out for the interest of others, thinking they are in the right. And, everyday, sadly, there are parents that presume to be doing the same thing for their child, with detrimental effects.

I would much rather hear of the litigatory process, knowing that both sides are evenly (as much as possible) represented, then, to allow one side to carry on with its way. And, I recognize that others may feel this is just one more example of "Big Brother".

I know modern medical science is, well, science, but herbal supplements seem a little out there to me.