Hauser continues to supplement the chemicals with organic food and dozens of supplements. An exhibit filed with the court lists 36 supplements and vitamins Hauser is taking, including Extra Strength Olive Leaf Extract, raw honey, fish oil, ionized water and coconut oil.

He also had one acupuncture session and a massage, which helped a little, Gislason said. The family continues to seek a “credible expert to advance another kind of treatment,” she said.

Much of the hearing focused on Gislason’s motion to dismiss the case, which was opposed by Brown County and attorneys for the court-appointed guardian ad litem.

“What’s most scary about relief (granting the motion) is that they wouldn’t continue chemotherapy ...” said Brandon Vaughn, an attorney at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, a Minneapolis law firm representing the guardian for free.

Brown County Attorney James Olson agreed.

“They’ll reconsider after one dose and we’re going to be back in court on a new CHIPS (child in need of protective services) petition,” he said. “They’re not going to comply unless they have a hammer over their head.”

Hauser was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma Jan. 23 and received what was to be the first of six rounds of chemotherapy Feb. 5. But he didn’t return for a March session, and Brown County filed the child neglect petition. On May 14, Rodenberg ruled neglect had occurred. At one point Colleen Hauser fled with her son to avoid chemotherapy treatments.

Another update hearing was scheduled for 3 p.m. July 21.