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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. Retinoblastoma. Retrieved July 2, 2010, Humans have two copies of this “tumor suppressor” from www.mayoclinic.com/health/ gene that protect them against retinoblastoma and retinoblastoma/DS00786/DSECTION=causes 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 Retrieved July 2, 2010, from www. eyecancermd.org/ functioning properly, this cancer develops. Retinoblastoma/treatment.html 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 Retrieved July 2, 2010, from www.retinoblastoma.net 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. Retinoblastoma. Retrieved July 2, 2010, from www.retinoblastoma.com