The father of a 2 year old cancer patient was arrested on January 2nd for treating his daughter with a mild cannabis oil. Adam Koessler was charged with supplying dangerous drugs to a person under 16 and possession of dangerous drugs. He is being sent to Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
Mr Koessler defends his decision to use cannabis, saying that whilst using the cannabis oil mixed with coconut, his daughter began to show signs of improvement. He wrote on his page on gofundme.com:
"She would say- “Daddy, tummys NOT SORE", She would be able to eat like a champion and began to gain weight, her energy was up and wanted to go outside with me instead of lay on her back with legs curled up. Her skin colour came back, her eyes were sparkling agian."
Rumer Rose, age 2, is currently suffering from stage 4 neuroblastoma, which has formed in the nerve tissue of her adrenal glands. Stage 4 indicates that the cancer has now spread to other organs, the child has been given a 50/50 chance of survival.
Adam Koessler is currently on bail with the condition that he may not see or contact his daughter for any reason. Since Koessler was arrested on January 2nd, a petition to reinstate his parental rights, and legalise the use of medicinal marajuana has been surging the web and has been signed by over 66,000 people.
It goes without saying that this is a parent's worst nightmare to have to watch their poorly child go downhill, and anyone in the same position may have tried anything to soothe their child's pain. We wish Mr Koessler the best of luck today and hope that he is reunited with his daughter soon.
If you want to help Rumer Rose, or find out more about her condition and treatment, please vist GoFundMe/RumerRose.
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