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.
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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.
Marathon Mum
Our fab virtual London Marathon runner Hayley Richley wrote this brilliant poem about her experiences running the marathon. We have a small amount of spaces left, so if you'd like a space, please email fundraising@chect.org.uk Marathon Mum On a morning in...
Tribute: Dalbir “Danny” Singh Kharbanda
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we inform our members of the passing of Dalbir “Danny” Singh Kharbanda. At the age of 7 Danny was diagnosed with retinoblastoma (Rb). Whilst he retained vision in his right eye, he wasn’t aware of the possibility that Rb...
We spent our wedding night in hospital with our daughter who has eye cancer
A mum is urging other parents to look out for the tell-tale signs of eye cancer after her 8-week-old daughter lost her vision in her right eye through retinoblastoma, a rare cancer that typically affects children under the age of six. Mum Lorna Lloyd, from Barry in...
We spent our wedding night in hospital with our daughter who has eye cancer
A mum is urging other parents to look out for the tell-tale signs of eye cancer after her 8-week-old daughter lost her vision in her right eye through retinoblastoma, a rare cancer that typically affects children under the age of six. Mum Lorna Lloyd, from Barry in...
Love Your Eyes: Olivia’s Story
World Sight Day takes place on the 14th October this year, with a theme that you should #LoveYourEyes. Loving your eyes can come in many forms – for instance – attending all your eye appointments or looking after your eyes by wearing sunglasses. At CHECT, we also want...
“My cancer does not define me, nor is it an excuse to not try.”
Whilst retinoblastoma has affected her life, Monica has not let the disease hold her back from success or from chasing her dreams. Now age 30, she recalls her story.