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Chemotherapy
Below you will find a collection of emotive and inspirational stories from families affected by retinoblastoma (Rb) and chemotherapy. We are extremely grateful to our members for sharing their thoughts with us and always welcome new accounts. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Christina Rozeik
Christina documents how their family coped when six-month-old son Alexander was treated for retinoblastoma with six rounds of chemotherapy.Samantha Rouse
In 2009 Samantha's baby son was soon diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma. Samantha tells her moving story of how they coped as their baby went through chemotherapy.Victoria Payne
Victoria's son Christopher was diagnosed with unilateral Rb after she and her husband learnt about the condition on a TV drama. Christopher went on to have an enucleation and chemotherapy.Kellie Ascheri
Kellie’s son Luca will be seven this year and has had the ‘all clear’ on his first six-monthly check-up in London. It’s been a rollercoaster ride since Luca was diagnosed as a baby.Veronica Street
Veronica's story will strike accord with a lot of parents. Her son Daniel was bullied at school. Here, she gives us her account of what happened and tells us how they coped.Bill Cooper
As a doting grandfather, Bill struggled to come to terms with his grandson's diagnosis. His family have been through difficult times but here he explains some good has come from this.
Ingrid Svarcina
Ingrid, from Austria, shares her story about her son Florian, diagnosed with Rb in 2001. Ingrid describes the heartbreaking decisions parents face making to save their children's sight.Jane Harrison
Jane Harrison shares her experiences of chemotherapy after her daughter, Olivia was diagnosed with Rb at only four months.
Ronnie Beard
Ronnie Beard, from Memphis, in the US, wanted to share the story of his daughter Caroline’s diagnosis and treatment and his family's heartache during those early months.
