Judge approves further cancer treatment for boy, 5, against father's wishes

A five-year-old boy with cancer is to have high dose chemotherapy urgently in line with the wishes of his mother and treating doctors, but against the wishes of his father.

A five-year-old boy who has cancer with a low survival rate is to have high dose chemotherapy and other treatments urgently in line with the wishes of his mother and treating doctors but against the wishes of his father, the president of the High Court has ordered.

Mr Justice Peter Kelly said he wished the child well, as did all concerned for his welfare, and hoped the curative intent treatment (CIN) will achieve a cure.