{"id":12008,"date":"2021-01-09T18:24:04","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T18:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fundaciolaninetadelsulls.org\/retinoblastoma\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T09:19:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T09:19:04","slug":"retinoblastoma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fundaciolaninetadelsulls.org\/en\/retinoblastoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Retinoblastoma"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Although it is a rare disease, retinoblastoma is the most common eye cancer in children under the age of 6.
Every year, 8,000 cases of retinoblastoma are diagnosed worldwide, 3,000 of which are children who will not survive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn this section, we explain what the disease is, what its symptoms are, how it is diagnosed, what treatments are available, and what research is underway to improve patients’ quality of life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Retinoblastoma is the most common eye tumor in children. It originates in the developing retina and usually appears in patients under the age of 6.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRetinoblastoma may not cause discomfort at first, but it presents key signs such as a white reflex in the pupil, crossed eyes (strabismus), or eye redness. Detecting these signs early is essential for timely diagnosis and effective treatment.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSymptoms and detection of retinoblastoma<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen faced with a retinoblastoma diagnosis, it is essential to have a specialized medical approach tailored to each case. Here is a brief overview of some of the most common treatments.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Do you want to know how we can help you?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt the La Nineta dels Ulls Foundation, we work every day to support families, promote research, and raise awareness about retinoblastoma.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Retinoblastoma Although it is a rare disease, retinoblastoma is the most common eye cancer in children under the age of 6.Every year, 8,000 cases of retinoblastoma are diagnosed worldwide, 3,000 of which are children who will not survive. 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