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Retinoblastoma
Treatment
Is a malignant tumor (cancer)
of the retina that generally affects
children under the age of 6.
The majority (90%) of retinoblastoma
patients have no family history of the
disease; only a small percentage of
newly diagnosed patients have other
family members with retinoblastoma.
There are several different treatments
They are:
-Photocoagulation (Laser Therapy)
-Cryotherapy (Freezing Treatment)
-Chemotherapy
-Enucleation (removal of eye-only
done as a last resort)
What causes retinoblastoma?
References:
The gene associated with retinoblastoma causes
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2008, Aug. 29). Complications.
the tumor only when it is not working properly.
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Humans have two copies of this “tumor suppressor”
from www.mayoclinic.com/health/
gene that protect them against retinoblastoma and
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other tumors in each cell in their bodies. When
Murray, Timothy. (n.d.). Treatment Options. Retinoblastoma.
both copies of this gene stop or are prevented from
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functioning properly, this cancer develops.
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In the majority of cases, it's not clear what causes Retinoblastoma. (n.d.). Google Health. Retrieved July 2, 2010,
the genetic mutations that lead to retinoblastoma.
from www.health.google.com/health/ref/retinoblastoma
However, it's possible for children to inherit a
Retinoblastoma International. (n.d.). Retinoblastoma International.
genetic mutation from their parents
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What is Retinoblastoma? (n.d.). A Parent’s Guide to Understanding
Effects
Treatments for retinoblastoma may cause
long-lasting side effects in young children.
What long-term side effects your child is at
risk of will depend on what treatments are used.
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