Four-month-old Ryder was diagnosed a tumor in his left eye after his mother noticed a spark every time she clicked a picture with flash in her cellphone.
Retinoblastoma - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Retinoblastoma is a type of cancer of the eye occurring in children. Early diagnosis and treatment, and genetic counselling can go a long way in saving life and vision in children and siblings at risk for this disease.
Retinoblastoma is a type of cancer of the eye occurring in children. Early diagnosis and treatment, and genetic counselling can go a long way in saving life and vision in children and siblings at risk for this disease.
‘Eye cancer was detected in 4-month-old baby by the glint in his left eye noticed in the photos taken from a cellphone.’
After referring to anophthalmologist,
Ryder was diagnosed with retinoblastoma in his left eye. Dr. David H. Abramson,
Chief of the Ophthalmic Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering told the
mother that they are lucky as they detected the tumor early and it has not
spread to other critical organs yet. Dr. Abramson has recommended three to six rounds of ophthalmic artery chemosurgery which is a better option compared to regular chemotherapy. Likewise, Ryder will have a 99% recovery and still have the same vision in his left eye.
The mother now hopes that her story will encourage other parents to always pay attention to their children. "We just hope for people to see how easy it would be to recognize this," said Temarantz. "My husband has always thought I was 'crazy picture mom,' but look at us now. So early detection is the main thing."
Quiz on Eye Cancer
The eye is composed of several different types of tissues. Thus, cancer of the eye can be of a number of types. See how much you know about eye cancer by taking this quiz.
The eye is composed of several different types of tissues. Thus, cancer of the eye can be of a number of types. See how much you know about eye cancer by taking this quiz.
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World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week 2014
The purpose of the World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week is to create awareness about hitherto neglected type of cancer affecting the eyes of children.
The purpose of the World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week is to create awareness about hitherto neglected type of cancer affecting the eyes of children.
Eye Cancer Caused by 2 Gene Mutations
At the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, researchers have identified a therapeutic target for treating the most common form of eye cancer in adults.
At the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, researchers have identified a therapeutic target for treating the most common form of eye cancer in adults.
