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Cancer survivor Kaydan’s a champ!

Cancer survivor Kaydan’s a champ!

16/03/16 | NEWS

Four-year-old Kaydan Jacques has been given an award for his bravery after surviving childhood eye cancer. During a presentation at Vision Express in Bradford, Kaydan was named a CHECT Champion after his proud dad Christopher nominated him. Kaydan was diagnosed with...
Retinoblastoma: genetic testing

Retinoblastoma: genetic testing

15/03/16 | RESEARCH

Dr Simon Ramsden and Dr Trevor Cole answer some of the most frequently asked questions about genetic testing in retinoblastoma… Why do we carry out genetic testing for retinoblastoma? Genetic testing is predominantly used to advise on the recurrence risks to relatives...
Phil’s 4th marathon effort

Phil’s 4th marathon effort

09/03/16 | FUNDRAISING

Next month Phil Mills is running the London Marathon for CHECT after being inspired by his fiancée Miriam’s mum and sister, who were both affected by retinoblastoma… It’s his fourth London Marathon – and, he insists, his last – so Phil Mills is no stranger to...
‘It’s very important to accept help when you need it’

‘It’s very important to accept help when you need it’

08/03/16 | MY STORY

Fifteen-year-old Katy Hughes was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma as a baby. She talks about growing up with an artificial eye and how having cancer has inspired her to aim high… My name is Katy Hughes and I am 15 years old. When I was six months old I was...