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By Wayne Parker, About.com Guide to Fatherhood since 2002

A Father's Right to Medical Options?

Thursday August 28, 2003
Here in Utah, the media has been following the story of Daren Jensen, whose son has been diagnosed with cancer that is currently in remission. The 12 year old boy's doctor wants the boy to have chemotherapy, but the parents want to pursue alternative treatments first. The doctor contacted the state and a local judge has ordered the child into state custody and mandated the chemo. Daren and his family fled Utah to seek alternative medical treatment, and he was arrested in Idaho and is facing extradition. Read the latest on this case from the Salt Lake Tribune and tell us what you think about this situation.

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