Mother fights to have son removed from chemotherapy after clean bill of health

A mother on Long Island is fighting to have her son removed from chemotherapy treatment after he was given a clean bill of health by doctors.

Candace Gundersen's son, Nick Gundersen, 13, is receiving court-ordered chemotherapy at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola. He's now in the custody of Suffolk County Child Protective Services.

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Family Court orders chemotherapy to be administered to a 6 year old against parents’ wishes

This case illustrates how the Family Court will take the best interests of a child into account in making its decisions. This is the case even when both parents are united in their wishes for their child.

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Forced chemo: Should court overrule Amish parents?

A legal fight between a hospital and an Amish family in Ohio over whether doctors can force their 10-year-old daughter to resume chemotherapy after her parents stopped treatment is again raising questions about what rights parents have in making medical decisions for their children.

Forced chemo: Should court overrule Amish parents?