Three sisters have received prestigious awards in recognition of the courage and bravery they displayed while one of them battled with the effects of an extremely rare form of cancer. In 2000 Megan Thomas from Patcham, Brighton, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a...
Rose Lucking-Elhitmi was diagnosed with retinoblastoma (rb), a cancer which affects the retina of children predominantly under six years old, when she was still only six months old. Tests revealed that Rose had cancer in her right eye, with the early signs of tumours...
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) is urging parents to be aware of the warning signs of a devastating childhood cancer at the start of National Eye Health Awareness Week (18-24 September). Based on the well loved childhood game, I Spy, the latest campaign from...
Our young CHECT Ambassadors have been busy this month unveiling newly refurbished Vision Express stores across the UK. Ten-year-old Tom Ellington from Buckinghamshire, who was diagnosed with retinoblastoma (Rb) at two year’s old, was guest of honour this week,...
Seven-year-old Armanie Binning is doing her bit to raise awareness of retinoblastoma by writing this heartwarming letter to her headteacher. Armanie’s little sister Krïti, who is six months old, has been having chemotherapy after being diagnosed with retinoblastoma....
Christmas is a time for taking festive family photos – but one mum is warning parents to make sure they check their snaps for symptoms of a rare childhood cancer after her six-month-old baby was diagnosed with the condition. On the morning of Christmas Eve, as...
