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Pediatric Retinoblastoma Malpractice
Pediatric retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that affects children. It may cause blindness or death. It is important for families of young children to be aware of its warning signs. Pediatric retinoblastoma malpractice occurs when a doctor’s negligence, whether by misdiagnosis of the condition, delayed diagnosis, or improper treatment, causes injury to the patient. If you or a loved one suffered injury or death...
read moreBreakthroughs in Retinoblastoma Research May Lead to Better Cancer Treatments
Pediatric retinoblastoma has been central to cancer research because it develops specifically in response to the loss or change of just one gene. When the single gene associated with retinoblastoma – RB1 – is not working as usual, cone cells in the retina can basically multiply without regulation. Now it’s been found that the oncogene MDM2 can also be instrumental in cell proliferation. This...
read moreTreating Retinoblastoma at Pediatric Cancer Centers
Pediatric retinoblastoma is a rare form of kids’ eye cancer that can be life threatening if it’s not treated quickly enough. Like all forms of child cancer, retinoblastoma is typically treated in specialized pediatric cancer centers. These cancer centers may stand alone or be part of large hospitals. Pediatric cancer centers offer a wealth of support for patients and their families, in addition to...
read moreNew Hope for Detecting Retinoblastoma in Low-Income Families
When it comes to detecting eye issues such as pediatric retinoblastoma early, low income children tend to be at a disadvantage compared to children born into affluence. The disparity between affluent children and low income children born in underdeveloped countries is even worse. Fortunately, an innovative app is helping to detect the rare cancer – as well as other eye conditions – and saving...
read moreWhat If Enucleation Is Necessary to Treat Retinoblastoma?
Pediatric retinoblastoma is a highly curable form of children’s cancer, but sometimes the eye cannot be saved. If your doctor recommends removing the eye to treat retinoblastoma, here are a few things that you should know about the procedure, your child’s vision, available prosthetics, and life after enucleation. When Enucleation Is Necessary While no one wants to hear that their child will be...
read moreA Look into Children’s Eye Development
There may not be a more special moment for new parents than the very first time that their baby looks up, locks eyes with their parent, and smiles. It’s the kind of moment that stays with parents for the rest of their lives, and the kind of moment that they wish and hope that their children are able to experience for themselves when they...
read morePediatric Retinoblastoma: How Screening Saves Lives
For little Parker Abbott, a 20 month old infant from Waxahachie, Texas, life has already been filled with tremendous challenges. Parker suffers from bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer that forms in children’s eyes. There are approximately 700 cases reported annually, with around a quarter of them being bilateral, which means that cancer forms on both retinas. The majority of these cases form...
read moreDeciding on the Right Retinoblastoma Treatment Option
Pediatric retinoblastoma can lead to loss of vision and even fatality. That’s why it’s critical to treat retinoblastoma quickly and using a treatment option that’s catered to the patient’s condition, age, and underlying considerations. After a retinoblastoma diagnosis, it’s important to work closely with your child’s doctor to determine the best treatment option for your child and family. There are a number of treatment options...
read moreThe Ins and Outs of Retinoblastoma Screening
Early detection is hands-down one of the most critical components of a positive retinoblastoma outcome. Unfortunately, a single, universal screening for retinoblastoma has not yet been developed. This may be due to the fact that pediatric retinoblastoma is a particularly rare type of childhood cancer. With no sure-fire test to identify retinoblastoma in children as of yet, there are a diverse number of options...
read moreThe Importance of Support for Patients as Well as Their Families
Every year, roughly 300 children in the U.S. and Canada are diagnosed with pediatric retinoblastoma. The diagnosis and the subsequent scramble to treat the cancer is often traumatic and emotional for the affected little ones and their families. Throughout the process of retinoblastoma treatments and beyond, receiving several different types of support can help create the best prognosis for the child while also helping...
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If you are looking for an experienced attorney who is passionate about helping children with pediatric retinoblastoma and their families rebuild their life, please call me:
888.726.6735
Bill Ruffier
Board Certified
Civil Trial Attorney
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