Comments on: Abraham Cherrix and patient’s rights

By: Kevin Fields

Kevin Fields — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:25:27 +0000

On a side note, today is August 16th, 2007. This marks the 1 year anniversary of the courts recognizing Abraham’s rights to choose his own medical treatment.

By: Kevin Fields

Kevin Fields — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:20:45 +0000

Joe, here’s the info you are looking for:

Contact information:

Bio-Medical center
615 General Ferreira, Colonia Juarez
Tijuana, B.C. Mexico.

Mailing Address:
PO Box 433654
San Isidro, CA 92143-3654

Tel: 011-52-664-684-90-11
Fax: 011-52-664-684-9744

By: joe almodovar

joe almodovar — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:47:53 +0000

i have been diagnosed w/t melanoma cancer on my back.i have been trying to re locate the hoxley clinic to no avail .i seem to be blocked by internet blocks.can anyone let me have their adress or phone number. Thank you.

By: A government of our choosing - Homeland Stupidity

A government of our choosing - Homeland Stupidity — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 02:32:57 +0000

[...] In response to my article on Abraham Cherrix being forced to undergo unwanted medical treatment, TheMan made a very good point: But on a broader perspective this is just more of Americanâ€™s own doing. You live very much in a country of your design. If you donâ€™t like what has happened maybe you should have listened to the many people like me who shouted as loud as we could about what was going to happen. [...]

By: Abraham Cherrix and Social Services settle chemotherapy issue - Homeland Stupidity

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:46:08 +0000

[...] Finding the family guilty of medical neglect, Judge Jesse E. Demps ruled in May that custody was to be shared between the Department of Social Sevices and Abraham’s parents. In July, he ordered that Abraham be forced to undergo chemotherapy, a decision which was stayed by a higher court until an appeal could be made. Today, the department and the family have reached an agreement. Under the decree, the Chincoteague 16-year-old 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. — WAVY [...]

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:23:22 +0000

Yes, I saw that. I agree that Abraham shouldn’t have to consent to updating the court. If his parents are not guilty of medical neglect, why is there still oversight?

However, this was a compromise entered willingly by both parties and the family seems content with the decision for the moment. I have an update pending.

By: Kevin Fields

Kevin Fields — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:37:26 +0000

http://www.newstarget.com/020008.html

The family reached a compromise with the state, judge ordered Abraham to be treated by a state-certified oncologist with interest in alternative therapies, and to start conventional radiation treatments rather than chemotherapy.

Unfortunately, IMO, I think this still represnts a major loss for this young man. Let us pray that he remains strong enough.

By: Deep Toad

Deep Toad — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:21:49 +0000

Abraham and his family head back to circuit court today. Let’s hope the courts do the right thing and let this guy control his own body.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:15:00 +0000

I am absolutely outraged by our government and it’s officials. The are
taking over the role of God, or trying to anyway. I was diagnosed
Multiple Sclerosis a few years back and I DID NOT DO WHAT MY DOCTORS
TOLD ME! I AVOIDED THE “MS” DRUGS ALTOGETHER AND I REVERSED MY “MS”
WITH ALTERNATIVE THERAPY!
I AM JUST SOOOOOOOOOOOOO SICK OF HEARING THIS CRAP! The doctors and the
RX companies and now the Judges are all in cahoots together??? They are all
back scratchers??? Are we safe anywhere??????
I think what Abraham is doing is the SAFEST thing a young man can do! He has
a brain and damn it, he can think for HIMSELF! Shame on our government
, shame on these bloody doctors and SHAME ON SOCIAL SERVICES!
Where are the parents’ rights in this???? Where is Abraham’s rights?
I know if my daughter ever comes home sick, I am NOT taking her to a
doctor. I will take her to a nutritionist. Someone who actually CARES!
When you are dealing with doctors and Rx’s, you are dealing with
part human and part robot. They don’t really care what happens to the
human, all they care about is the $$$$ and the money that goes into their
bank account. The kickbacks.. The trips… the $. It’s all about
money to them. Not saving a life!
How long have we been trying to “find a cure” for all these “disease”????
TOO LONG. I have the cure for a lot of these “diseases” and it’s not found in
drugs!!!!! It’s found in NUTRITION!
I AM ALL FOR WHAT ABRAHAM IS DOING! IT’S ABOUT TIME WE ALL STAND UP AGAINST THESE MONEY-HUNGRY BASTARDS! YOU ONLY GET YOUR HEALTH ONCE IN THIS LIFE!
DON’T LET ANYONE MESS WITH IT! ESPECIALLY OUR GOVERNMENT!
I love my country! Don’t get me wrong. I just do NOT trust our government!

One life lost is too many! And that is what our children are doing!
Losing their lives because our GOVERNMENT uses them as guinea pigs!
You will never convince me otherwise!
GO ABRAHAM! I SUPPORT YOU!

By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:10:52 +0000

Well said, TheMan. This is purely anecdotal but makes me curious,nonetheless. Those I know that has sought “alternative” treatment (admittedly a very small sample) has done so after “traditional” therapy has failed, or after doctors have said that there were no treatment options but pain management. If that is at all typical, it would dramatically skew any research in favor of traditional forms of treatment. If I remember correctly, my grandma’s husband lived longer than expected although the cancer still killed him in the end.