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Neon Roberts brain tumour surgery 'went well' Neon Roberts 'should have radiotherapy' for tumour
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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. A seven-year-old boy at the centre of a legal dispute over cancer treatment should be given radiotherapy as soon as possible, a High Court judge has heard.
Neon Roberts underwent more surgery on a brain tumour on Wednesday against his mother's wishes. Neon Roberts underwent 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, and does not want him to have radiotherapy because she has future health concerns.
A High Court hearing into whether he should have other treatment has resumed, with doctors saying a delay in treatment would worsen his prognosis. Doctors said Neon's condition would worsen without further treatment.
Addressing the hearing in London, Ian Peddie QC, for Ms Roberts, said: "The mother is happily relieved to report that the operation went well." Anti-vomit pills stopped
Counsel for the NHS trusts said that, when Neon underwent surgery, evidence was found of a tumour nodule which had been predicted. The hearing in London was earlier told by Ian Peddie, QC for Ms Roberts, that her son's operation on Wednesday "went well."
However, tests on spinal fluid had shown no evidence of cancerous cells elsewhere. The court heard that during the surgery evidence was found of a tumour nodule which had been predicted.
Brain damage concerns However, tests on spinal fluid showed no evidence of cancerous cells elsewhere.
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. Doctors said they believed it would not be in Neon's interests to delay preparation for radiotherapy as it would worsen his prognosis.
They said radiotherapy normally took two weeks preparation, but, in this case, they wanted to start as soon as possible.
One doctor said the impact of radiotherapy should not be overstated because "we use lower doses now".
The court also heard that Mrs Roberts had refused permission for her son to be given medicine in the last few days to stop him vomiting.The court also heard that Mrs Roberts had refused permission for her son to be given medicine in the last few days to stop him vomiting.
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.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. 'Not bonkers mother'
The NHS asked for a final order to be made on Thursday.The NHS asked for a final order to be made on Thursday.
Mrs Roberts wanted to seek an adjournment until January, but that was rejected by Mr Justice Bodey.Mrs Roberts wanted to seek an adjournment until January, but that was rejected by Mr Justice Bodey.
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. The judge ruled on Tuesday that the surgery should go ahead after an MRI scan revealed a residual tumour left from the boy's last operation a year ago.
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.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.