Early Diagnosis
Since its inception, Retinoblastoma International (RBI) has been
committed to supporting programs promoting early diagnosis. In the
year 2000, RBI helped pass California Assembly Bill 2185. AB 2185
promotes early and regular eye examinations for infants to detect
the presence of tumors or other eye problems. As a result of this
bill, thousands of children will be spared from blindness and death.
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Proteomics
For many families with children who have survived heritable (mostly
bilateral) retinoblastoma, the threat of developing a second non-ocular
cancer is a fear hanging over their lives that never goes away.
Surviving the eye tumor alone does not end the threat of this disease.
However, now that it is widely accepted that diseased cells produce
a different protein pattern than healthy cells, there is hope. By
using Proteomics, we can identify specific protein patterns unique
to specific cancers resulting in early detection and probable cure.
This technology will not only benefit survivors of retinoblastoma
but children who might be susceptible to cancer or a reoccurrence
of cancer. For parts of the world where certain exams are out of
reach either logistically, financially or culturally this blood
test would improve early detection and facilitate appropriate treatment.
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Retinoblastoma International is heading up a new pregnancy study
on:
In 2002 Retinoblastoma International recognized the need to improve
the quality of treatment in Mexico and upgrade the equipment used
to treat retinoblastoma in that country.
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