After being diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma, an aggressive cancer, 17 year old Cassandra Callender was soon needed to find a treatment to treat her condition. There was hope for her recovery, but after a delay in starting treatment and refusal to undergo the doctor's recommended chemotherapy, the court soon ruled state custody over her. Cassandra was kept in the hospital for several months, had a port placed in her chest and was forced to do chemotherapy. It wasn't until she turned 18 when she was able to make the choice for her treatment plan. And what she decided would cause a stir amongst those in the western and alternative medicine world.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
04:30 - Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis
06:00 - Problems with Jackie
10:00 - Stage 3 discovery
11:52 - DCF report
14:00 - Trial
17:56 - Rules to follow / Port
19:04 - Cassandra runs away
20:17 - Refuses chemo / New trial
24:52 - Outrage
28:31 - Ty Bollinger and TTAC
32:05 - Second cancer diagnosis
32:59 - Hope 4 Cancer clinic
36:04 - Cassandra’s passing
38:54 - Western vs Alternative medicine
42:08 - Analysis
45:44 - Mature Minor Doctrine
46:47 - Billy Best / Abraham’s Law
48:30 - Final thoughts
#truecrime #medicalethics #medicalneglect
Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional and nothing in this video is meant to be taken as medical advice. If you’re experiencing any health issues, speak with your physician.
