- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: British parents arrested for seeking out advanced care for dying son
Posted on 9/1/14 at 3:17 pm to Lsut81
Posted on 9/1/14 at 3:17 pm to Lsut81
quote:
If the current attempts at treatment are not working and there is a chance that this proton therapy could, then the parents should have every right to seek it out.
Yeah, but that seems to be the opposite of this situation. Based on the article, the boy has a 70-80% chance of 5 year survival with the standard radiation treatment, and the doc believes he may not be a suitable candidate for the proton therapy (even if available).
Why they have rejected a treatment plan that provides for a good prognosis, in pursuit of an alternate course, is puzzling, based on the information in the article.
1
Posted on 9/1/14 at 3:23 pm to bendellee
quote:
Based on the article, the boy has a 70-80% chance of 5 year survival with the standard radiation treatment, and the doc believes he may not be a suitable candidate for the proton therapy (even if available).
They updated the article.... NONE of that info was in the original one that I read and posted.
Then yes, seems kind of asinine to pull him away from treatment that has such a high success rate.
Can he not get the proton therapy at the same time as the current treatment
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News