Tag Archive for: over-treatment

Mark sits at a round table covered in a white tablecloth, He wears a black t-shirt and black glasses, and holds baby Lennox on his lap. Lennox wears a white t-shirt with green sleeves. A woman seated close by is smiling as she watches them together.

From Treatment to Triumph: Seeking Cure for All at One Rb World 2024 Day Three | Page 2

Day Three of the 7th One Rb World Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, continued to inspire with an in-depth exploration of treatment pathways, survivor resilience, and global efforts to save lives. Marissa D. Gonzalez, President of World Eye Cancer Hope USA, and Conference Event Chair, shares highlights from the vital discussions and profound personal stories shaping a hopeful future for all affected by retinoblastoma.

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Damian lies on a hospital bed, wearing a blue t-shirt with a red and yellow Team Damian logo that resembles the brand of his hero, Spiderman. He is bald and is smiling at the camera.

Under-Treatment and Over-Treatment of Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma care is a complex balancing act.  Some children receive too little treatment, while others receive more than necessary, with potentially devastating results.  Rb survivor and WE C Hope CEO, Abby White explores what under- and over-treatment are, when they may happen, their consequences, and how we can prevent them to ensure every child has the best chance of cure.

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