Tag: editorial
Boy with Cancer Ordered by Judge to Undergo Chemotherapy
by Ness on May.15, 2009, under family, health, news
Current Mood:
shocked & 
sympathetic
I just read a really interesting article today, so interesting in fact that I am listening to my favorite talk show hosts cover it right now on 92.3 FM KTAR (Mac and Gaydos!)…
Basically, a 13 yr old boy has been deemed by his doctors terminally ill with cancer, and it is likely he will die if he doesnt have it and not die if he does. Well most people would probably go ahead and do it, right? That would be my first instinct as a parent but I follow no faith that forbids me from medical procedures that could harm the body. His parents however, do.
Here is a link to the story…(click)
This is really hard for me, I cannot BELIEVE that anyone would pick their religion over their child living or dying. The story says they want to get an “alternative treatment” instead after recieving one chemotherapy treatment. But I don’t like the idea of the government telling us how to treat our kids. This is a life or death situation, but gosh in reality it could go further than this.
And this folks, is an example of why I hate politics and parties, and choosing whether i am conservative, liberal, etc. I can always see both sides and HATE making decisions. For me, I would do what has proven to work for many, many people. Hope the poor child heals 100%!
