Mosaicism
Genes are instructions that control the way we grow and develop. We have around 20,000 different genes and, for the majority, these come in pairs. We get one copy from our mother and one copy from our father. In turn, we pass one copy onto each of our children. Every...
New retinoblastoma research confirmed
We are delighted to confirm that CHECT will be funding the next stage of “Developing an evidence-based psycho-educational intervention for teenagers and young adults who have had retinoblastoma”. Having spent three years understanding the psychosocial experiences of...
History of the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
1984 In 1984 Janet and Pelham Allen’s then two-year old son David was diagnosed with retinoblastoma. During this time Janet and Pelham set up the David Allen Retinoblastoma Appeal to fund research into retinoblastoma and raised an incredible £250,000. 1986 in...
World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week
The next World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week will be 10th May – 16th May 2026. There are a few different ways that you can help raise awareness and funds to support families affected by retinoblastoma during this important week. Whether you’re organising an...