Funeral services were held over the weekend for Tyrell Dueck. The 13-year-old from Martensville, Saskatchewan died last Wednesday at a hospital in Saskatoon.

Tyrell had a cancerous tumor in his leg. He and his parents refused traditional treatments, such as chemotherapy (radiation treatment) and amputation . Instead they decided to use herbal, and alternative treatments that included large doses of vitamins and a special diet.

The Saskatchewan government didn't think alternative medicine would work, and felt Tyrell's parents were pressuring him to refuse traditional medicine. The province went to court to force him to undergo surgery for the cancer in his leg. Tyrell waited three months for treatment as his case went through the courts.

When it was discovered the cancer had spread to Tyrell's lungs, the province dropped the case.

Shortly after, Tyrell's parents took the boy to Mexico for the alternative treatment. Doctors in Mexico said he was cancer-free. They said that Canadian doctors got the diagnosis wrong.

Tyrell returned from Mexico in April . His condition got worse. Tyrell's tumour started bleeding and he needed blood transfusions. He was admitted to hospital and died Wednesday night.

Joe Bourgeault, a supporter of alternative medicine, helped raise money to pay for Tyrell's treatment in Mexico. He says in Tyrell's case, government interference meant alternative treatment may have been delayed too long.

`` Tyrell believed alternative cancer therapy was going to improve his chances of survival. Had he been given that option, instead of being withheld from it for three months, he could very well be fully recovered today."

The funeral was held in Gruenthal, north of Saskatoon.

1. Who had a cancerous tumor in his leg?