Court Orders Chemotherapy For 3-Year-Old Boy: Report

TAMPA, FL — A 3-year-old boy from Tampa is undergoing chemotherapy ordered by a Hillsborough County judge, against the wishes of his parents, according to media reports. The child, Noah McAdams, is receiving the treatment as he battles leukemia, WFLA-TV News Channel 8 reported.

The child's parents favor a more organic approach to treatment, including medical-grade cannabis, vitamins and a strict diet, according to News Channel 8.

But the parents, Taylor Bland-Ball amd Joshua McAdams, lost custody of Noah when they took him to Kentucky last week to seek a second opinion, the TV station reported.

The judge ruled Wednesday that alternative treatments are permissible, but Noah had to undergo chemotherapy within the next 28 days, the TV station reported.

The boy was scheduled to receive chemotherapy treatment Thursday at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in downtown St. Petersburg.

As of Thursday, Noah's grandparents had temporary custody, though his parents were allowed at his medical appointments and treatments. They told News Channel 8 that they're working to regain custody of Noah.