Being diagnosed with retinoblastoma back in 1950, Greg Ovens recalls his life experiences including fond memories of his ‘days out’ at Moorfields Eye Hospital with his father. As I approach my 70th Birthday, I have been reflecting on the highs, lows, ups,...
Diagnosed with retinoblastoma (Rb) at 14 months old, Alex tells us about the “roller coaster ride” that is his life, but ultimately how losing your sight is not the end of life’s wonderful experiences. Having been diagnosed with Rb as a baby, it’s impossible to say if...
75 years on, Alan shares his journey of retinoblastoma treatment in a pre-NHS system, growing up with a prosthetic eye and living life to the full. I was born in Glasgow during Christmas 1942 and was diagnosed with retinoblastoma (Rb) at the age of two, resulting in...
Kate Foster was diagnosed with retinoblastoma as a baby and had her eye removed before her first birthday. Now, 28 years later, she looks back on her journey to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse, so she can support families just like hers… I was 11 months old when...
All her life, Angie Campbell had dreamed of being a mum and having a large family. But after being diagnosed with a genetic form of retinoblastoma as a baby she knew that her path to parenthood wouldn’t be straightforward. She takes us on her remarkable journey over...
Kelsey Trevett, 16, was introduced to goalball during the 2012 London Paralympic Games. Since then, the sport has had a huge impact on his life, as he explains…As a blind teenager, it can be difficult to find a sport-related activity that is fully accessible: the...
