Oregon mommy founded guilty after preventing daughter from receiving cancer surgery, providing her CBD oil rather

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN)-- An Oregon mother has actually been condemned on 3 charges for utilizing natural medicine like CBD oil to treat her daughter's liver cancer, and for keeping the teen away from set up surgical treatment.

Wilsonville resident Christina Dixon, 39, was first indicted in 2019 after she and her child Kylee Dixon-- who was 13 at the time-- stopped working to show up for a medical treatment set up for June 6.

Officials stated Kylee Dixon a ward of the state, and bought Christina Dixon to bring the teen to the Oregon Department of Human Services.

A 2019 photo reveals Christine Gale and her child Kylee Dixon. (Clackamas County Sheriff's Office).

During the early phases of authorities' search for the mom and child, investigators thought they were somewhere along the Oregon Coast. On June 13, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office revealed that Christina Dixon and Kylee Dixon were discovered in the Longhorn Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. The teen was taken into protective custody that exact same day.

Later in June, demonstrators gathered in Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square to reveal assistance for the Dixons.

One rally attendee, who explained herself as a household good friend, said that Christina's research on Kylee's medical condition presented her to a "naturopathic doctor." The family pal claimed that the new doctor prescribed the teen with a routine that diminished her liver tumor to 10% of its initial size.

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According to the American Cancer Society, scientists have carried out early clinical trials on CBD's affect on cancer treatment-- and there are more research studies underway.

" While the research studies so far have shown that cannabinoids can be safe in dealing with cancer, they do disappoint that they help treat the illness or manage," ACS said.

Dixon was officially booked into the Clackamas County Jail in August 2019, after turning herself in to authorities.

Dixon was convicted on Nov. 17 of first-degree custodial disturbance and 2 counts of first-degree criminal mistreatment.

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On Sunday, Dixon asked for that the court postpone her sentencing as she searches for a new lawyer to represent her case. The sentencing is now arranged on Dec. 8.