Retinoblastoma ; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention [Video]

Retinoblastoma is a rare childhood cancer that develops in the retina, which is the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye:

Common symptoms:
– A white color in the center circle of the eye
– Eye redness or swelling
– Eyes that seem to be looking in different directions
– Vision loss

Causes:
– Changes in the DNA of the cells in the eye
– Inherited DNA changes from parents

Risk factors:
– Young age
– DNA changes that run in families

Complications:
– Cancer that comes back
– Increased risk of other cancers

Treatment:
– Combination of methods
– Chemotherapy
– Radiation therapy
– Laser therapy
– Cryotherapy
– Surgery

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