Starchild Abraham Cherrix

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Starchild Abraham Cherrix is a 16-year-old citizen of the USA who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease (a cancer of the lymphatic system) and, after undergoing an initial regimen of chemotherapy, refused to submit to its further use in his treatment. After his parents supported his decision, they were accused of neglect and taken to court. After the lower court decided against the parents, the decision was overturned on appeal.

Cherrix has claimed that the treatment for his form of cancer, Hodgkin's Disease, has not cured him and makes him feel worse than living with the ailment.

In Mexico, he underwent the controversial herbal Hoxsey Therapy, which has been illegal in the United States since 1960. He is presently being treated by a specialist in immunotherapy. As of September 16, 2006, Cherrix's health is improving, and his cancer is responding well to treatment.

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