Doctors grappling with next move for toddler stricken with brain tumor

Posted on July 5, 2013

The heart-wrenching roller coaster ride of emotions continues for the family of Carl “Little CJ” Melton III, the 14-month-old Perry boy recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.

On Tuesday, a doctor at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital in Orlando said there was nothing that could be done for the toddler at this time due to where the tumor (which doctors say is malignant) is located.

PHOTO: Little CJ Melton enjoyed the colorful Disney-themed play areas at the Arnold Palmer Childrens Hospital in Orlando. He is shown with his dad, Carl “CJ” Melton Jr.

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