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

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

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.