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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 2024 Was Fabulous – Mahalo Nui Loa to All Who Participated!

A large, lively group of around 60 people gather in front of two trolley buses from E Noa Tours. A rocky mountains rise in the background. The group, diverse in age and background, is smiling, laughing, and posing for the camera. Many are wearing colorful leis, headbands, and sunglasses, adding to the joyful, celebratory vibe.
A cheerful family of four pose at a rugged coastal beauty spot with mountains sweeping down to the ocean in the background, under a partly cloudy sky. They are casually dressed, with two members wearing purple T-shirts featuring a vibrant One Rb World 2024 conference design including palm trees, hibiscus, and waves. The man on the right wears a maroon World Eye Cancer Hope T-shirt and a blue cap. The three adults are wearing sunglasses. They are all making funny faces and hand gestures that perhaps express thinking hard, pensive, playful, and delight. They exude lighthearted fun and clearly enjoy the moment.
Three young women pose together in a cheerful, festive setting. On the left, Destiny is a Hispanic woman wearing glasses, a purple flower in her light brown hair, a purple blouse, white skirt, and orange lei. In the middle, Journey is a young African-American girl wearing a white shirt featuring Stitch, the animated character from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, with light blue jeans. and a big pink bow in her braided hair, On the right, Leia is a light skinned woman with curly, blonde hair, wearing glasses, a white and pink floral dress with ribbon detailing on the shoulders, and a white and purple lei crown. Destiny and Leia smile broadly with a bright, friendly vibe as they lean down to Journey’s height. Journey smiles gently, clearly enjoying the celebration.
Five panelists sit onstage at a long table draped in a white tablecloth displaying the One Rb World logo, and each has a microphone in front of them. From left to right: Lori Banos is a light skinned woman with blond hair, wearing glasses and a yellow shirt. She listens intently. Timothy Valverde has medium-light skin and short hair, and wears a light blue button-up shirt and conference lanyard. His hands are clasped in focused attention. Somer Stanley has medium-dark skin and short-cropped blond hair, and wears a red top and conference lanyard. She has a thoughtful expression as she addresses the audience. Victoria Danhakl is a medium-light skinned woman with dark shoulder-length hair, wearing a yellow floral long-sleeve top. She appears calm and observant. Mei Leng is a medium-light skinned woman with mid-length red-brown hair, wearing a white blouse and black blazer. She looks poised and absorbed in the discussion. The audience, visible in the foreground, reflects the focused, attention of the panel, whose diversity offers a sense of the unique perspectives they bring to the conversation.
On the left of a large conference room, a speaker stands at a wooden podium, addressing the audience. David is a white man wearing a blue suit. Beside him, fellow panelists sit at a long table draped with a cloth bearing the One Rb World logo. A large screen displays key discussion points on Retinoblastoma Survivorship Care – bullet points are out of focus. The audience is seated at round tables with white tablecloths, attentively listening and watching both the panelists and screen. The room is decorated in dark wood paneling and large murals depicting natural landscapes.

WE C Hope USA was delighted to host the 7th One Retinoblastoma World meeting, October 15-17 in Honolulu, Hawaii and online, right before the 56th World Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology.

Uniting families, survivors, medical professionals and scientists from across the USA and around the wortd, we shared knowledge and lived experience, strengthened our global community, developed collaborations needed to advance acute and lifelong care, and access to care, for all.

Huge thanks to all our incredible speakers and participants, and our wonderful sponsors and partners who helped make this year’s event such an outstanding success.

Read part 1/3 of our conference review!
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!!

A baby boy looks at the camera. his right eye shows a white reflex while his left eye is turned in towards his nose.

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.

See’s Candies: Taste Your Sweet Gift of Support for WE C Hope This Holiday!

Promotion for See's Candies with a holiday theme. Text reads: See's Candies | Help Us Reach Our Goal. Below the text, neatly wrapped gift boxes are tied with red ribbons, and decorated in festive images. One box features a cartoon reindeer wearing a Santa hat, holding a green present, and surrounded by fairy lights. Another features Holiday ornaments in gold, black, white, and red designs. In the foreground, a small, partially open tray reveals an assortment of delicious-looking chocolate treats.

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 suppor.

Pain and distress can be managed and reduced.  IT DOESN’T HAVE TO HURT.

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.

Visit our Needle Related Procedures guide to find supports for children of all ages.

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On the left of a large conference room, a speaker stands at a wooden podium, addressing the audience. David is a white man wearing a blue suit. Beside him, fellow panelists sit at a long table draped with a cloth bearing the One Rb World logo. A large screen displays key discussion points on Retinoblastoma Survivorship Care – bullet points are out of focus. The audience is seated at round tables with white tablecloths, attentively listening and watching both the panelists and screen. The room is decorated in dark wood paneling and large murals depicting natural landscapes.

Hawaii Says “ALOHA” to the 7th One Rb World Conference and Global Retinoblastoma Community

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The shores of Waikiki Beach welcomed 175 guests to the 7th One Rb World conference this month, and more online, as Honolulu played host to this incredible meeting of retinoblastoma patients, survivors, families and medical professionals. Marissa D. Gonzalez, President of World Eye Cancer Hope USA, and Conference Event Chair, reflects on the social gathering and Day One of the program in the first installment of this three-part conference review.
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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?
View along a vast valley under a dramatic sky. On the left, rocks are strewn in the foreground, and steep rugged hills lie in shadow. Sunlight breaks through dark clouds above, illuminating the verdant valley floor and rolling green hills beyond. A lush oak tree stands prominently in the foreground, its canopy festooned with childhood cancer gold ribbons. A meandering path leads up to the tree and continues into the distance, following the contours of the hills into the misty brightening distance.

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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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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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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