"I need more sleep." Cat sleeping with head rested on a typewriter.

Sleep, Photosensitivity and Retinoblastoma

The body’s sensitive biological clock regulates sleep, which is vital to our physical and mental health. Dr. Iona Alexander explores how some effects of retinoblastoma treatment may disrupt this highly tuned system, and invites survivors to help researchers understand the relationship between these effects and sleep.

Life as a Registered Mom

On Saturday 12 May, International Nurses Day celebrates the incredible life-saving, life-changing work of nurses around the world. Janine Patterson shares the uncommon experience, benefit and burden of being a nurse when your child is diagnosed with cancer, and important things she has learned along the way.

A diagram showing DePict in the midlle, next to the patient, and all members of the care team who can interact with the system to enhance the child's care. All care is underpinned by child life support.

DePICT the Cancer Care Journey: Overcome Rarity Through Collaborative Research

Brenda Gallie, global leader in retinoblastoma clinical care, research and innovation, discusses an exciting technology promising to improve care during treatment and beyond. DePICTRB supports collaboration among the child’s entire circle of care, gives parents open access to their child’s record, and empowers clinical research.

Group photo outside the Jefferson Memorial.

Reflecting on One Retinoblastoma World 2017

Focused on best care for all, One Rb World 2017 included the first ever US national Family & Survivor Day. The collaborative program covered awareness, treatment, parent advocacy, life-long care, research, child life and the pathway to progress for our global community.

A large, diverse group of people pose together in a conference room. Most are dressed in smart casual attire. Many are smiling and waving at the camera, and those in the centre are holding a large banner that reads "One Retinoblastoma World". A large world map features on the wall behind the group. At the front, two ladies sit close together holding a plush elephant with removable eye between them. The elephant is bedecked in red, white and blue flowers.

One Retinoblastoma World 2017, Washington D.C.

Focused on best care for all, One Rb World 2017 included the first ever US national Family & Survivor Day. The collaborative program covered awareness, treatment, parent advocacy, life-long care, research, child life and the pathway to progress for our global community.

Stronger Together: Patient Engagement in Retinoblastoma Research

The Canadian Retinoblastoma Research Advisory Board is working with patient families to guide future research priorities. Engaging parents and survivors can lead to improved health outcomes. Read on and sign up today.

Pathology slide showing advanced retinoblastoma

The Anatomy of Retinoblastoma Pathology

Expert retinoblastoma pathology identifies cancer spread to outer layers of the eye or the optic nerve, guiding post-operative care.  WE C Hope CEO, Abby White explains how accurate, timely pathology is key to long-term survival when a child has advanced cancer, and what may happen when pathology is unreliable, or not available at all.

Three young girls sit one behind the other as they enjoy riding together down a slide. The girl at the back has curly brown hair and wears a light pink sweater. The middle girl has blonde hair and wears a light purple shirt. The girl in front has light brown hair, wears a pink top, and holds a plaid cushion. They are surrounded by green foliage and trees in the background. The sun creates halos around their hair as it blows with their movement down the slide, and blue sky is seen in the top right corner, beyond the trees..

Parents and Survivors Can Help Doctors Create Great Retinoblastoma Care

Being the parent of a child with retinoblastoma, or living with the effects of this cancer, can be frustrating. We look at a few challenges and ways we can help the medical community advance care.

Marissa and Dr Kim

CHLA Retinoblastoma Family Day

Meeting others who know understand life with retinoblastoma is a priceless gift. Marissa Gonzalez reflects on an afternoon of fun, friendship, knowledge and hope at the first CHLA Retinoblastoma Family Day.

A fuzzy cloud shows recurrence of a previously treated tumour.

Visualizing Cancer Treatment

Have you ever wondered what happens in a child’s eye during retinoblastoma treatment? We explore four of the most common eye-saving treatments here. Below each, you will find a link to further information that includes advantages, disadvantages, side effects and questions to ask the doctor.