September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Retinoblastoma is a cancerous tumor that grows in the retina. It is a cancer of early childhood. The iris will appear white when exposed to bright light, such as a camera flash. The average age of diagnosis is 12-18 mos, even though most kids who develop it are born with it. I know two people who have lost an eye to retinoblastoma. Peter Faulk (Columbo) lost one eye to retinoblastoma. Please remember your favorite childrens charities when you do your next ice bucket challenge. Phoenix Childrens Hospital, Make a Wish, for example.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 05:20:38 +0000