We have had two virtually identical cases of aboriginal children with lymphoblastic leukemia whose parents were allowed to treat them with aboriginal medicines. In the first case it appears that fundy Christians were also involved as the girls's father is a pastor.
According to the oncologists at a top-flight children's hospital the girls would have an 80 - 95% chance of a full cure on the proposed chemotherapy regimen.
In addition to the aboriginal cures (raw food) the first girl was taken to a clinic in Florida. The director of the clinic appears to be a snake-oil salesman who has made a few tours in Canada. "The institute is licensed as a massage establishment by the Florida Department of Health. Clement has a clear and active licence as a nutrition counsellor."
The first girl has come back near death and now the parents of the second girl want to take her there.
"The judge at Brantford Superior Court declared that traditional medicine is integral to aboriginal culture and it is the girl’s right to use it to battle cancer."
I can't fucking believe it. We have had many court decisions in Canada ruling that Jehovah's Witnesses do not have the right to refuse blood transfusions for their minor children. Apparently if it is unscientific aboriginal superstition that changes everything.
You can read the article here.
According to the oncologists at a top-flight children's hospital the girls would have an 80 - 95% chance of a full cure on the proposed chemotherapy regimen.
In addition to the aboriginal cures (raw food) the first girl was taken to a clinic in Florida. The director of the clinic appears to be a snake-oil salesman who has made a few tours in Canada. "The institute is licensed as a massage establishment by the Florida Department of Health. Clement has a clear and active licence as a nutrition counsellor."
The first girl has come back near death and now the parents of the second girl want to take her there.
"The judge at Brantford Superior Court declared that traditional medicine is integral to aboriginal culture and it is the girl’s right to use it to battle cancer."
I can't fucking believe it. We have had many court decisions in Canada ruling that Jehovah's Witnesses do not have the right to refuse blood transfusions for their minor children. Apparently if it is unscientific aboriginal superstition that changes everything.
You can read the article here.
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