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Retinoblastoma is an aggressive eye cancer affecting babies and young children.  It kills 7,000 youngsters each year, and blinds many more.

The most common early sign of childhood eye cancer is a white glow in the pupil of the affected eye.  The cancer is easy to diagnose and when treated early, is very curable.

Suffering and death is highest in developing countries, where most affected children live and timely access to specialist cancer care is limited.  In developed countries, cure is above 96%, but most children experience moderate, severe or complete vision loss.  Globally, children, families and survivors experience significant emotional trauma.

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One Rb World: October 15-17, 2024 – Register for the Virtual Program!

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WE C Hope USA is hosting the 7th One Retinoblastoma World meeting, October 15-17 in Honolulu, Hawaii, right before the 56th World Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology.  In-person registration has closed, but there’s still time to register for the virtual program.

Uniting families, survivors, medical professionals and scientists from around the wortd, we share knowledge and experience, build community, and collaborate to advance acute and lifelong care, and access to care, for all.  Wherever you are in the world, register today, and join in from the comfort of your home!

Secure Your Virtual Place at One Rb World 2024
Read More About This Unique Global Event for Lifelong Rb Care

WE C Hope for all children with eye cancer, families & survivors.

Baby with one white pupil and one red pupilIncreasing access to specialist care will bring the promise of life and sight to every child, and improved life-long health to survivors. This is our mission. We:

  • Educate the public and medical community about retinoblastoma to achieve early diagnosis and rapid referral to specialist care
  • Empower medical teams to deliver sustainable high quality evidence-based care for affected children and adult survivors.
  • Enable family support programs that reduce practical and emotional burdens and improve access to essential care

A Glint or a Squint Could Be Your Hint of Eye Cancer!!

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Strabismus (turned eye) and leukocoria (white pupil), the most common signs of retinoblastoma, can also occur in healthy eyes.  Being aware of these signs and seeking medical care early saves children’s lives and sight.

Prompt investigation of all signs and symptoms is vital to diagnose childhood eye cancer early. Timely diagnosis provides the best opportunity to save a child’s life and sight.  Find out more about the signs and symptoms.

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Get ahead on your holiday shopping with gourmet gifts from Southern California chocolatiers See’s Candies. Shop our storefront before December 6, and a portion of all items purchased will benefit WE C Hope. Items begin shipping November 11.

Whether you love lollipops, peanut brittle, or the famous “Nuts and Chews”, this is a delicious way to support WE C Hope and share sweet seasonal joy with friends, family and colleagues! Buy Your Holiday Season Goodies Now!

Support Kids During Needle Related Procedures

Kenyan Child Life Specialist, Jayne Kamau, distracts a young patient with a meteor shower toy while a nurse inserts an IV in her hand.

Only 5% of children have support for immunization needle pain. Seriously ill children experience many needle related procedures, rarely with adequate pain support. But pain and distress can be managed and reduced.

Visit our Needle Related Procedures guide to find supports for children of all ages.  Parents, ask how to manage your child’s pain. Healthcare providers, please give parents options. Learn how to make needles easier and safer for everyone.

WE C Hope Blog

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Conquer Stress and Cultivate Calm with These Mindfulness Techniques

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Living and working with retinoblastoma and its far-reaching impacts can be immensely challenging for families, survivors, and professionals. Finding effective ways to manage the stress is vital for our physical and mental health. Margaret Fletcher, Mindfulness instructor at East Coast Mindfulness, and founding member of The Anticancer Lifestyle Program, shares valuable techniques to help reduce stress and promote well-being.
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The Life-Saving Power of a Squint: When to Investigate a Child’s Turned Eye

Evalynn, Gabriel, Abby and John all developed strabismus (squint or turned eye), one of the most common signs of retinoblastoma. This can also occur in healthy eyes or affect multiple family members without eye cancer. Sandra Staffieri, Retinoblastoma Care Co-ordinator at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, explains, and answers the key question – when should parents and doctors be concerned?
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Screening for Familial Retinoblastoma and Related Second Primary Cancers

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Many parents and survivors report signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma and related second cancers to primary care providers. Prompt referral is vital for timely diagnosis and optimal treatment. WE C Hope CEO Abby White explores who needs referral and when, and the key elements of an effective referral process – for children with possible eye cancer, and survivors throughout life.
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Referral for Possible Retinoblastoma or Second Primary Cancer

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Many parents and survivors report signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma and related second cancers to primary care providers. Prompt referral is vital for timely diagnosis and optimal treatment. WE C Hope CEO Abby White explores who needs referral and when, and the key elements of an effective referral process – for children with possible eye cancer, and survivors throughout life.

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A baby has one red pupil and one white pupul - the classic early sign of eye cancer in children.

Know The Glow!

Learn about the most common early sign of childhood eye cancer – a white reflection in the pupil, seen in dim light and flash photos. Find out how to take photos to check for signs of serious eye disease in children.

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Parents & Survivors

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Find Hope

We offer the Retinoblastoma Resource to supplement information provided by your medical team, answer questions and concerns about all aspects of life with Rb, increase understanding and share hope.

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Family & Friends

How You Can Help

Forget “let me know if I can do anything to help”! Carefully considered and offered support will be truly valued.  We have many suggestions from parents that have brought families relief, joy and hope.

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Help Change Lives!

There are so many ways you can help us bring hope of cure and better quality of life to children with eye cancer, families and survivors.  Donate online now, or become a fundraising angel. Together, WE C Hope!

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