In 2012, as part of our aim to reduce the delays in diagnosis of retinoblastoma (Rb) experienced by some families in the UK CHECT began to collect information from parents we called ‘Pathways to Diagnosis’. This information was gathered by support workers during the...
Dr Amy Gerrish tells us about the groundbreaking work her team is doing, co-funded by CHECT with Fight For Sight, to develop the genetic testing available for retinoblastoma. We want to say a huge thank you to the team and Dr Amy for their brilliant research. *Please...
Mohamed Abukhzaam, who had his eye enucleated aged three after being diagnosed with retinoblastoma, is now aged eight and has a strong love for poetry. Mum discusses his achievements and shares a poem that inspires him: Mohamed has a poetry competition every year...
Eliza, who had bilateral retinoblastoma and had an enucleation, has written about her love for horse riding and how she protects her eyes: My name is Eliza and I am eight years old. I have a special eye since I was 1 years old. I do like participating in a lot of...
The team at CHECT would like to say a huge congratulations to all those who work for the Birmingham Retinoblastoma Service at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. Here Sister Maureen McCalla,...
Lesley started her career at CHECT, as a support worker and has helped hundreds of people in so many different ways since she joined back in 2012. Lesley was instrumental in growing the range of support we offer as a charity and was the natural person to become our...
