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Family affair for London Marathon

Family affair for London Marathon

The mum, aunt, grandmother and grandfather of a little boy who had retinoblastoma are all taking part in the London Marathon this year for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust. Jamie Regan-Francis, from East Ham, London, was two years old when he was diagnosed with...
Schoolgirl raises awareness of Rb

Schoolgirl raises awareness of Rb

When teenager Amy Owens’ little cousin Ethan was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, she wanted to do her bit to let more people know about this rare cancer…. In the midst of preparing for her GCSEs, Amy Owen has also devoted her time to raising awareness of...
Family of footballing legend hold charity auction

Family of footballing legend hold charity auction

A signed Sunderland football shirt and an autographed copy of one of the most iconic goals in history are just two of the items up for grabs to raise money for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust. The online eBay auction, which starts on Friday (10 March) has been...
‘Trust a parent’s instinct’

‘Trust a parent’s instinct’

GPs are being urged to trust a parent’s instinct after new figures show that babies and children are waiting more than three times longer than the recommended guidelines to be diagnosed with retinoblastoma. In 2016 the average time from a child’s first visit to a...
Early years and visual impairment

Early years and visual impairment

A diagnosis of bilateral retinoblastoma can sometimes mean that your child may have some problems with their eyesight. This may result in the need for additional help and support as your child is growing up. We hope you will find the information here helpful and...