Cancer Treatment Fight
A mother from Devon has begun an appeal to prevent her seven year old son from having radiotherapy for cancer. Sally Roberts lost a high court battle last month to prevent Neon being treated for his brain tumour
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Judge says cancer boy must have surgery
A High Court judge has ordered that a 7-year-old boy from Devon must have surgery tomorrow - going against the wishes of the boy's mother.
Sally Roberts, who earlier this month ran away with her son Neon, has gone to court because she doesn't want him to have radiotherapy treatment for cancer.
Court hears Neon Roberts needs another operation
A High Court judge was asked to decide whether Neon Roberts, the seven-year-old boy at the centre of a legal dispute over cancer treatment, can undergo more surgery. Neon, originally from Devon, has already had surgery on a brain tumour.
Doctors say he needs another operation. But his mother, Sally Roberts, will not consent. The judge said he aimed to make a decision later today.
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Judge to hear update on condition of boy at centre of legal dispute over cancer treatment
A High Court judge is expected to receive updates about the condition of Neon Roberts, formerly from Tiverton in Devon. The seven year old is at the centre of a legal dispute over cancer treatment.
His mother was against his undergoing radiotherapy following treatment for a brain tumour, fearing it would cause her son long-term harm. But his father, Ben, who is separated from Neon's mother had agreed to the radiotherapy. Doctors had said he might die within months without it.
Cancer row mum says she doesn't trust doctors
A mother who disappeared with her young son to stop him being treated for cancer says she had no choice.
37-year-old Sally Roberts disappeared from her home in Tiverton with seven year old Neon because she was worried that radiotherapy would be damaging.
She says she needs more evidence that treatment is necessary and other options need to be explored. The case was heard at the High Court and a judge will make a decision next week. Sally spoke exclusively to Daybreak this morning. This is the full interview.
Mother may agree to cancer treatment for her son
A woman who ran away with her seven-year-old son to stop him having cancer treatment said she will agree to radiotherapy if doctors find his brain tumour has returned.
Sally Roberts from Devon disappeared with Neon after a dispute with her estranged husband Ben over the boy's condition and treatment.
But doctors said Neon could die within months without radiotherapy and Ms Roberts has now backed down, saying her son will have to have the treatment if irregularities on a recent scan prove to be sinister. A further court hearing is scheduled for December 18.
Judge delays making radiotherapy ruling: full report
A judge has postponed a ruling over whether a mother who was living in Devon should prevent her seven year old son from receiving radio therapy for brain cancer.
His grandparents, who live in North Tawton, say they're relieved after what has been a traumatising week for their daughter after a nationwide search was launched for her.
Richard Lawrence reports:
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Judge delays making radiotherapy ruling
A High Court judge delays making a decision on whether a boy can have radiotherapy treatment. The boy's mother, from Devon, is against it.
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