Thank you to all retinoblastoma specialists, researchers, parents and survivors who joined us at the 4th One Rb World meeting this October.
Find out more about how our community is working together to help build a bright future for all affected by childhood eye cancer across America and around the world, and what happened when we gathered in Washington D.C.
Welcome to World Eye Cancer Hope
Retinoblastoma is an aggressive eye cancer affecting babies and young children. It kills over 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 found early, treatment is very effective.
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, survival is above 96%, but most children experience moderate to severe vision loss or complete blindness. Globally, children, families and survivors experience significant emotional trauma.
