More on Abraham Cherrix

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[hsibaltimore.com]

 

....and another thing

 

Alice Cooper once sang, " I'm eighteen, and I don't know what I want. "

 

That certainly doesn't apply to Abraham Cherrix, who, I'm happy to

report, turned 18 earlier this month. For Abraham, this birthday brings

a welcome measure of freedom because he'll no longer be required to

report his condition to the Accomack County court.

 

A little background for those of you who may have missed my earlier

reports about Abraham…

 

In the spring of 2006, Abraham and his parents set off a controversial

legal showdown when the Virginia teen refused to undergo a second round

of chemotherapy for Hodgkin's disease. This was after three months of

chemo that left him feeling ill and lethargic.

 

Afraid that further treatments might kill him, Abraham and his parents

decided to seek an alternative therapy that included a regimen of

vitamins and herbs. Abraham's oncologist reported the matter to social

services, and Virginia authorities charged his parents with neglect,

ordering chemo treatment to resume.

 

Fortunately, a cool-headed Virginia judge devised a balanced solution,

which allowed Abraham to consult with a doctor who treated him with a

combination of radiation and vitamin C in addition to other medications

and supplements. Abraham was also ordered to submit a report on his

condition every three months until he turned 18.

 

Last October, Abraham's doctor announced that his patient was " N.E.D. "

– no evidence of disease. And eight months later, Abraham's most

recent blood tests show that he's still cancer-free.

 

In an interview with his local newspaper, Abraham called 18 the

" ultimate checkpoint. " He added, " It's exciting and invigorating to know

that (today) I will be able to do what I want with my health. "

Happy birthday, Abraham. Here's…

 

…To Your Good Health,

Jenny Thompson

 

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" Cherrix Turning 18, Free of Cancer Signs and Court Oversight " Elizabeth

Simpson, The Virginian-Pilot, 6/5/08, hamptonroads.com