Neon Roberts cancer court battle: Radiotherapy to be given

[Brennan]

A seven-year-old boy will be given radiotherapy treatment against his mother's wishes, a judge has ruled.

Neon Roberts has undergone two operations to remove a cancerous brain tumour and nodule, but his mother Sally did not want him to have radiotherapy.

Doctors have told the High Court that Neon could die without further treatment.
Mr Justice Bodey has just delivered his ruling.

The Family Division of the High Court had been told by Dr A: "We have always said there are side effects and I do understand the family's anxiety, but it does not reflect the risk-benefit balance."

Mrs Roberts told the court she believed conventional cancer treatment was "out of date".

But the counsel appointed for Neon argued "standard treatment" is the only option that could save his life.

The court was also told Neon's father Ben, who has agreed to radiotherapy, needed the security of a residence order to allow the boy to live with his father during the treatment.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-20807984

Good.

 

[Tubey]

Yeah, I've avoided making a topic on this but it's made my blood boil.

My opinion is that this is a form of child abuse from the mother, that it's likely she has a form of Munchausen by Proxy and she should not be allowed near that kid again as it's very, very likely he'll come to harm - she's loved the media spotlight a little too much for her whacko opinion to be just innocent stupidity.

Disgusting woman...

 

[Goat]

Who names their child Neon?

Thats child abuse.

 

[Duncan Disordely]

Who names their child Neon?

Thats child abuse.

Was having that conversation last night with a mate, that that's a sign there's something not right to begin with. Had a woman in my store yesterday who had a little 2 or 3 yr old girl with her called Gypsy

 

[Azzurri]

She seems like a bit of a hippy.

Could cause possible brain damage in the future if it's done? Will cause definite death virtually right now if it's not. Hmm.

 

[nsno-chris]

Didn't she want alternative medicine to be looked at as a possible treatment?

She is mental; the thought of literally dramatically reducing own sons life to a matter of weeks, over the possibility of something 'occuring' is ridiculous.

The fact that she dismissed her legal representative in court says a lot as well. Loopy bitch

 

[Kurt.]

Who are we to judge ?

 

[bluejock]

Who names their child Neon?

Thats child abuse.

This all over.

Registry office workers should be given the right to overturn given names on birth certificate registrations.

On topic, good that the wee lad is being given a fighting chance at life, just pray that it works.

 

[carlos21]

Who are we to judge ?

hi andy how are you today mate.

 

[EFCNIK]

Saw her on TV walking somewhere getting snapped. She was ****ing loving the attention not even arsed. Sick woman.

 

[Kurt.]

hi andy how are you today mate.

Hi Carlos... bit tired today mate,,, might go for a few pints in a bit...just making tea. How's your day been mate ?

 

[ijjysmith]

Who names their child Neon?

Thats child abuse.

I couldn't decide if it was cool or not.

I hope the kid gets completely better.

 

[carlos21]

Hi Carlos... bit tired today mate,,, might go for a few pints in a bit...just making tea. How's your day been mate ?

i am fine today mate.

 

[DanEFC92]

Saw her on TV walking somewhere getting snapped. She was ****ing loving the attention not even arsed. Sick woman.

Just about to say that. Proper cow.

 

[davek]

She's signed an exclusive deal with a tabloid.

Kin ell. Just look after your kid you publicity seeking loony.