Information for professionals
Below you will find a selection of articles published in the medical press which contain information relevant to medical professionals.
Published articles written by the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT)
Carter, J (2009) Recognizing the signs of retinoblastoma. Practice Nursing 20(8): 394–397.
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Carter, J (2010) Supporting patients after retinoblastoma. Practice Nursing 21(1): 38-40.
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Carter, J (2009) Retinoblastoma - The issues faced by adults who had retinoblastoma as a child, GP Magazine 17/04/09: 41-43.
Carter, J (2011) Retinoblastoma - The issues faced by adults who had retinoblastoma as a child, GP [online]
Avaliable at: http://www.gponline.com/Clinical/article/897922/Retinoblastoma/ [Accessed 14/07/2001]
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Halford, L et al. (2008) Retinoblastoma for life. Focus - Royal College of Ophthalmologists Summer: 5-6.
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See Red poster for medical professionals
A simple red reflex test can help you to determine whether a child needs to be referred for specialist examination.
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust's See Red poster has been designed to inform any health professional on how to correctly perform a red reflex examination. It has been recognised by many health practitioner educators as a tool to use to teach this examination. It has also been recreated, with permission, throughout the world. See the download link below to print off a copy for your surgery or clinic or contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.
Click here to download the See Red Poster
Our awareness campaign
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust campaigns to raise awareness of the signs of retinoblastoma (Rb) with the general public and medical professionals. The awareness posters and leaflets show the signs which may be spotted by anyone. It urges someone who has spotted a sign to get it checked out immediately. If retinoblastoma (Rb) is diagnosed early, treatment may be less severe and sight may be saved. We welcome any assistance professionals can offer in helping CHECT to raise awareness.
Click here to download the I Spy Awareness Leaflet
We have A4 posters which can be displayed and A5 leaflets which can be distributed widely or put into leaflet racks. Download them from the link above or contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. about sending you printed copies for your waiting rooms.
Where retinoblastoma (Rb) can be treated in the UK
The two treatment centres in the UK for retinoblastoma are the Royal London Hospital and Birmingham Children's Hospital. For more information on these specialist retinoblastoma (Rb) services follow the links below to the hospital sites and genetic screening units.
www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/Retinoblastoma_Service/
www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/our-services/retinoblastoma-genetic-screening-unit/
www.bch.nhs.uk/departments/retinoblastoma.htm
www.bch.nhs.uk/departments/retinoblastoma/genetics.htm
