Daniel Hauser

Daniel Hauser is a 13-year-old boy from Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, who has Hodgkin's Disease. Doctors believe that he has a 90% chance of being cured if he goes through a treatment of combined chemotherapy and radiation and a 95% chance of dying if he does not. After one treatment, his parents rejected the chemotherapy and radiation, despite a court order to continue.CBS News: Boy With Cancer Refuses Chemotherapy (May 13, 2009)

An arrest warrant was issued for Daniel's mother, Colleen Hauser, on May 19, 2009, after she and her son failed to appear in court.BostonHerald: Arrest ordered for mom of boy, 13, resisting chemo (May 19, 2009) CNN: Cancer-stricken boy, mother returned to Minnesota (May 25, 2009) On May 26, 2009, it was reported that Daniel's parents had agreed to continue Daniel's treatment, and that the boy would remain in their custody.Associated Press: Minn. parents agree to let son undergo chemo (May 26, 2009)

Daniel Hauser was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in January 2009, when he was hospitalized for complications associated with a tumor in his chest. He was given one round of therapy in February, but did not return for a second treatment. His parents opted for an alternative treatment they say they found on the Internet. The treatment involves a nutritious diet, driking ionized water and taking vitamins and herbal supplements.CBS News: Boy With Cancer Refuses Chemotherapy (May 13, 2009) Star Tribune: District judge rules teen must be treated for cancer (May 15, 2009)

The Hausers testified in court that they believe the boy is a medicine man and healer in the Nemenhaha church, a religious organization that calls every member of the church over 13 a "medicine man" and "healer."CBS News: Boy With Cancer Refuses Chemotherapy (May 13, 2009) Star Tribune: District judge rules teen must be treated for cancer (May 15, 2009) Although Daniel Hauser signed an affidavit claiming he was rejecting the treatment, he cannot read and court officials are convinced he cannot understand the implications.Star Tribune: District judge rules teen must be treated for cancer (May 15, 2009)

Daniel's parents argue that their son isn't in immediate danger and that chemotherapy and radiation are poisons. Star Tribune: District judge rules teen must be treated for cancer (May 15, 2009) Star Tribune: District judge rules teen must be treated for cancer (May 15, 2009)