Re: Teen battles state over cancer treatment

I saw this prior. I have mixed feelings on the topic. I believe it was non-Hodgkin lymphoma? (I didn't re-read it). If so, is that not generally a cancer with a good chance of cure? I'm not in favor of govt interfering in family decisions, but I also am not in favor of a child dying when a parent's religious beliefs require no intervention. ANy child brought up in that environment has been brainwashed into believing the same. They THINK they are making their own choices: they are not. However, if I recall correctly, this wasn't a religion-based reason. I don't think it is an easy call. If it was a cancer known to be virtually incurable, one thing compared to a cancer that is known to be easily cured.



Marsha wrote:
JulieW8 wrote:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/08/11/cancer.fight/index.html


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Mixed feelings, but I lean towards the boy's wishes. It's not like he's trying to avoid all treatment just so he can die. He's just seeking an alternative. Chemo and radiation are nasty, and they are no guarantee of a cure. As an aside, I don't believe a 16 year old should be allowed to work 40 hours a week, in addition to school, nor should they be allowed to marry.

Marsha/Ohio

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