Violet’s life outside of Rb
Mum Annalise discusses what life is like for Violet after having her eye enucleated (removed) following her retinoblastoma diagnosis. Violet (aka Queen V) is a very busy, confident and happy seven-year-old girl. Being diagnosed with retinoblastoma (Rb) at the age of...
“Having had Rb has certainly taught me not to stint on what I value: family, friends and the things that bring me joy”
Anna reflects on her journey through retinoblastoma, a secondary cancer, and life beyond cancer. Please be warned that this article contains an experience of a very rare secondary cancer and therefore could be triggering to some. Please read at your discretion, and...
“My daughter’s eye cancer was mistaken for eczema”
A mum from Cheshire is urging other parents to look out for the tell-tale signs of eye cancer this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, after her six-month-old daughter was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer that typically affects children under the age of...
James’ retinoblastoma story
Mum Lesley tells CHECT about James’ journey with retinoblastoma, and what life is like now: James is a happy, healthy and energetic 9-year-old. He loves school, steam trains and eating (lots). In his spare time he attends Cubs (where he has just achieved his Silver...