Court Rules Minor Must Seek Cancer TreatmentCourtesy Donklephant Wed, 05/20/2009 - 9:30am
The unusual case of a cancer-stricken thirteen year-old who is refusing treatment is quickly becoming one of those unusual and unfortunate legal cases that mix religion, law and the rights of the individual. With the support of his parents, the thirteen year-old in question is refusing chemotherapy because the family believes in “natural” healing (they are Roman Catholic but also believes in the teachings of a Missouri sect which advocates healing techniques used by some American Indians). More related itemsGetting to know you: Obama, Xi start relationship (AP)
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