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For children and young people with cancer undergoing treatment. Issued by Children’s Cancer and Leukemia Group (CCLG).
Symptoms
Retinoblastoma is highly treatable but early diagnosis is vital. The two main symptoms are a white glow and a squint. If your child has these, don’t ignore them.
The white glow
Seeing a white glow in the eye of a child in a photograph or in certain lighting can be really worrying. Find out what causes white eye and what to do if you see it.
Get support
We provide ongoing support and information to anyone affected by retinoblastoma. If you need to talk, get in touch with one of our support workers today.
Supporting families affected by retinoblastoma
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) is the only UK charity solely dedicated to helping families and individuals affected by retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer. We provide support, raise awareness and fund research into prevention and treatment.
Our Champion Dads!
All our nominated CHECT dads received a special CHECT Champion certificate this Father’s Day.
InFocus Digital Edition Summer 2020
We’re pleased to present the latest edition of our CHECT InFocus Magazine – chock full of your stories as well as what we’ve been up to as a charity over the last few months.
When they said I was going to lose my eye, I was almost relieved – I thought it was going to be so much worse.”
Unlike so many children, Eloise is able to remember her Rb diagnosis and journey through treatment. Now aged 16, she tells us her story.
When they said I was going to lose my eye, I was almost relieved – I thought it was going to be so much worse.”
Unlike so many children, Eloise is able to remember her Rb diagnosis and journey through treatment. Now aged 16, she tells us her story.
“Finally we can have the Christmas we’ve been waiting for”
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but for Laila Ollie, it was the moment they discovered that their little boy had to have his eye removed.
Living Life Past Rb
Kyle’s family travelled from Malta to the UK for his Rb treatment when he was two years old. Now aged 20, he shares his experience of growing up with an artificial eye.