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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!

A pink banner with the words “save the date” spans the top of the image. Diamond Head in Honolulu is bathed in light, under a slightly cloudy blue sky. The One Rb World logo includes a pink flower for Hawaii. Text reads: One Retinoblastoma World, Honolulu, Hawaii | October 15-17, 2024

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!

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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.

Buy Stream2Sea Sun-Care and Support One Rb World

A promotional graphic for Stream2Sea, featuring one main photo and a text panel with photo insert. Text reads: Be Sun-Safe & Ocean Kind. Support WE C Hope when you shop with Stream2Sea. Below this text, an insert photo features two smiling people, both wearing hats. The adult woman is wearing a white and red baseball shirt with the WE C Hope logo. The child wears glasses and a beige shirt with a Hawaii logo. A speech bubble arising from the photo says: Thank You! in bright colours. The main photo features a tall blue reusable water bottle baring the WE C Hope logo, and two tubes of Stream2Sea products – a cooling gel and everyday sunscreen SPF 45. A small blue cocktail umbrella and purple orchid add a tropical flair. Text on the bottom panel reads: wechope.org/Stream2Sea | 20% donation + Checkout code "hope10" for 10% off.

Sun protection is important for all to reduce skin cancer risk, especially individuals with an RB1 mutation and higher melanoma risks.  Shop reef-safe with Stream2Sea, whose mineral-based sunscreens are HEL Labs Protect Land + Sea certified.

Use our unique link for 20% donation to WE C Hope. Plus, enjoy a 10% discount with checkout code “hope10”.  Protect your skin, our oceans, and precious lives affected by Rb around the world! Shop Stream2Sea Today!

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

Childhood Cancer Day Awareness Flyer, a partnership of the International Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parent Organisations (ICCCPO) and the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP).

Are You Child Cancer Aware?

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The earlier cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat, often requiring less intense therapy and fewer invasive procedures that have lower cost physically, emotionally and financially. Awareness of childhood cancer is key to achieving early diagnosis, saving lives and limiting the burden of cancer treatment on the child, family and wider society.
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Driving With Monocular Vision

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In many countries. Driving with vision in only one eye is legal. However, there are some Important things to bare in mind when driving with monocular vision.
Treasure Flower - a rare species of daisy with a bright yellow core surrounded by a darker ring that radiates into the fiery orange and yellow petals.

Loving Without Fear

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As a survivor of bilateral retinoblastoma, I am challenged to be supportive of dear friends facing their own second cancer journey, without being swamped by fear for my own future. I imagine this is a similar balancing act for parents whose children are in treatment now, as social media increasingly brings us into contact with families struggling to access appropriate care for their child.
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Going for Gold to Reach Our Goal.

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Recently, a number of people have asked why we promote the childhood cancer gold ribbon and not a ribbon uniquely for retinoblastoma. This is a good question - here are our three key reasons...

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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

3. Sera is smiling as she holds up a large model eye in a space filled with greenery. She has medium-toned skin, her braided hair is decorated with small white beads, and she wears a long-sleeved light pink top.

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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Give 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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