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Retinoblastoma is a rare type of childhood cancer. It is the only common type of eye cancer in children. Retinoblastoma begins in the retina, the very back portion of the eye. This cancer is curable if caught early enough; however, 87% of children with retinoblastoma die, mostly in developing countries. This cancer strikes as early as from the womb up to about the age of 5.

5 Great Resources on Retinoblastoma

• UpToDate: Overview of Retinoblastoma
• National Eye Institute: Retinoblastoma
• National Cancer Institute (NCI): Retinoblastoma
• Retinoblastoma: A Parent's Guide to Understanding Retinoblastoma
• Mayo Clinic: Retinoblastoma

5 Latest Headlines on Retinoblastoma

• More Retinoblastoma News from Google

What is Retinoblastoma?

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times): Retinoblastoma
• NCI: What is Retinoblastoma?
• American Cancer Society (ACS): Retinoblastoma
• WrongDiagnosis: What is Retinoblastoma?
• Wikipedia: Retinoblastoma

What Are The Symptoms of Retinoblastoma?

• NCI: Possible Signs of Retinoblastoma
• ACS: How is Eye Cancer Diagnosed?
• WrongDiagnosis: List of Symptoms
• Mayo Clinic: Signs and Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Retinoblastoma?

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times): Causes of Retinoblastoma
• NCI: Causes
• WrongDiagnosis: Causes
• Mayo Clinic: Causes | Complications

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Retinoblastoma?

• NCI: Treatment Option Overview
• ACS: How is Retinoblastoma Treated?
• WrongDiagnosis: Treatments
• Mayo Clinic: Treatments

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Retinoblastoma?

• NCI: Stages of Retinoblastoma
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times): Prognosis
• ACS: How is Retinoblastoma Staged?
• Retinoblastoma: Long Term Consequences of Retinoblastoma

How Do You Prevent Retinoblastoma?

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times): Prevention
• ACS: What are the Risk Factors for Eye Cancer?
• Mayo Clinic: Prevention

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Retinoblastoma

• Pediatrics for Parents (via HighBeam Encyclopedia): Early Eye Exam May Save Your Childs Life
• Retinoblastoma Foundation: Survivor Stories
• Beyond the Red Door: Where to Turn When Retinoblastoma is Diagnosed
• Pediatric Retina: A Discussion About the Practice of Pediatric Retina With Photographs
• MySpace: Retinoblastoma
• Nascar Black Flag: Derek Fisher and Me II: Unbelievable

Foundations and Support Groups on Retinoblastoma

• Retinoblastoma International
• American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Cancer Society
• National Cancer Institute
• National Eye Institute
• Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
• National Childhood Cancer Foundation
• Eye Cancer Network

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Retinoblastoma

• MedHelp: Retinoblastoma Discussions
• Yahoo Health Groups: KidsEyeCancerFriends
• DailyStrength: Retinoblastoma Posts

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Retinoblastoma

• PubMed Central: Archive of Retinoblastoma Research
• Archives of Ophthalmology: Retinoblastoma Articles

Clinical Trials on Retinoblastoma

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Retinoblastoma Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies
• CenterWatch: Retinoblastoma Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies

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