Victory for Cherrix
A 16-year-old cancer patient's legal fight ended in victory Wednesday when his family's attorneys and social services officials reached an agreement that would allow him to forgo chemotherapy.
At the start of what was scheduled to be a two-day hearing, Accomack County Circuit Judge Glen A. Tyler announced that both sides had reached a consent decree, which Tyler approved.
Under the decree, Starchild Abraham Cherrix, who is battling Hodgkin's disease, will be treated by an oncologist of his choice who is board- certified in radiation therapy and interested in alternative treatments. The family must provide the court updates on Abraham's treatment and condition every three months until he's cured or turns 18.
Tyler emphasized that the decree states that the parents weren't medically neglectful.
Abraham saw the doctor last week, and defense attorneys told the judge that the doctor has indicated that he thinks that Abraham can be cured.
posted by Crystal Paine at 1:34 PM
4 Comments:
That is wonderful! I am so happy for their family and particularly Abraham. It is such a scary thought that the government can come in and dictate such things.
Take care,
Leigh
That's wonderful! Glad to hear!
I hate to rain on the party, but frankly, I'm not convinced it's a real victory. I feel like it's just another compromise to make us feel like we've won.
What if his newly choose and board certified doctor decides that he MUST do traditional treatments because the alternative stuff isn't working? What then? A new doctor or a new court battle?
I have been following the story through the NewsTarget (health related) website. I am glad that they are able to move in a more positive direction. But if I were in that situation, I would want complete freedom to do as I wish!
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