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Neon Roberts brain tumour surgery 'went well' Neon Roberts brain tumour surgery 'went well'
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An operation on a seven-year-old boy at the centre of a legal dispute over cancer treatment went well, a High Court judge has been told.An operation on a seven-year-old boy at the centre of a legal dispute over cancer treatment went well, a High Court judge has been told.
Neon Roberts underwent more surgery on a brain tumour on Wednesday against his mother's wishes.Neon Roberts underwent more surgery on a brain tumour on Wednesday against his mother's wishes.
Sally Roberts, 37, wanted a delay until more doctors had been consulted.Sally Roberts, 37, wanted a delay until more doctors had been consulted.
But Mr Justice Bodey ruled earlier this week that further treatment should be carried out urgently. He will hear more argument on the issue later. A High Court hearing into whether he should have other treatment has resumed, with doctors saying a delay in treatment would worsen his prognosis.
Ian Peddie, QC for Ms Roberts told the court: "The mother is happily relieved to report that the operation went well." Addressing the hearing in London, Ian Peddie QC, for Ms Roberts, said: "The mother is happily relieved to report that the operation went well."
Further treatment Counsel for the NHS trusts said that, when Neon underwent surgery, evidence was found of a tumour nodule which had been predicted.
On Tuesday the judge ruled the surgery should go ahead after an MRI scan revealed a residual tumour left from the boy's last operation. However, tests on spinal fluid had shown no evidence of cancerous cells elsewhere.
A doctor told the court it was "highly likely" Neon would die within a "relatively short period" without further treatment. Brain damage concerns
Doctor giving evidence for treatment said they believed it would not be in Neon's interests to delay preparation for radiotherapy as it would worsen his prognosis.
Mr Justice Bodey said he was minded to make a default ruling on Neon's continuing treatment unless Mrs Roberts could produce someone who could offer other treatment that was in Neon's best interests.
A further ruling is expected to be made by the end of week on additional treatment for Neon, such as radiotherapy.A further ruling is expected to be made by the end of week on additional treatment for Neon, such as radiotherapy.
Mrs Roberts said she feared the treatment could do Neon long-term harm including causing brain damage or infertility. On Tuesday, the judge ruled Wednesday's surgery should go ahead after an MRI scan revealed a residual tumour left from the boy's last operation.
A doctor told the court it was "highly likely" Neon would die within a "relatively short period" without further treatment.
Mrs Roberts previously told the court she was not a "bonkers mother", and she feared treatment such as radiotherapy could do Neon long-term harm including causing brain damage or infertility.
Earlier in the month New Zealand-born Mrs Roberts went into hiding with her son, sparking a nationwide search before both were found unharmed.Earlier in the month New Zealand-born Mrs Roberts went into hiding with her son, sparking a nationwide search before both were found unharmed.
A judge has previously ruled that the hospital should not be identified.A judge has previously ruled that the hospital should not be identified.