The Retinoblastoma tumor develops from the immature retina and affects about 1 in 20,000 children. There are two basic types of retinoblastomas:

Heredity forms: usually results in tumors in both eyes
Non-heredity forms: usually affects one eye.

Left untreated retinoblastoma is usually always fatal. However, early diagnosis and treatment increases the chance of survival to 90%.
 

Diagnosis:

Screening by Pediatricians should be done during the first three months of a baby's life. At a minimum the doctor should conduct the following:
 

• The Red Reflex: A test that determines the normal path of light relfected from the eye as light passes through.
• The Corneal Light Reflex: A test that helps determine if eyes are crossed. Light is shined into each cornea and a symmetrical beam of light is reflected back in the same spot on each eye.
• An Eye Examination: to check for any basic structural abnormalities.

At the age between 3 and 5, the child should be evaluated for the following:
 

• visual acuity,
• color vision and
• depth perception.

Treatment:

There are several methods of treatment that are successful for Retinoblastoma:

Laser therapy: used to reduce the blood flow to the tumor by destroying the blood vessels surrounding the tumor

Cryotherapy: Cold gas is injected to shrink the tumor.

Thermotherapy: Heat is added to destroy the tumor cells.
 

Radiotherapy: A last resort method that destroys the tumor cells but also has the drawback of destroying healthy tissue.

 

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