Taylor’s mum Tina discusses what her son’s life is like now after he was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, and his love for archery. “Taylor is 11 now and has taken up 3D field (Forrest really) archery. He recently did his first competition in cubs at...
Mum Danielle shares Evie’s retinoblastoma diagnosis story with CHECT for World Sight Day. It was 11th January 2023 and a day like any other day. I was feeding Evie lunch whilst she was watching her favourite presenter ‘Miss Rachel’ at the time when I...
Mum Annalise discusses what life is like for Violet after having her eye enucleated (removed) following her retinoblastoma diagnosis. Violet (aka Queen V) is a very busy, confident and happy seven-year-old girl. Being diagnosed with retinoblastoma (Rb) at the age of...
Lena Copley has been our Support Worker based in Royal London Hospital since October 2021. She shares with us what it’s like to be a CHECT Support Worker for National Eye Health Week and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Got up earlier than usual this morning. I...
Anna reflects on her journey through retinoblastoma, a secondary cancer, and life beyond cancer. Please be warned that this article contains an experience of a very rare secondary cancer and therefore could be triggering to some. Please read at your discretion, and...