Surviving cancer not end of battle Apr 10, 2008
In the 1960s, Terry Hoddinott lost his sight to a rare eye childhood cancer called retinoblastoma, an inherited disease often passed from parent to child. His Hoddinott's elder child, Riley, now 11, inherited the mutated gene that causes retinoblastoma ... Little was known about retinoblastoma when I was a child, Mr. Hoddinott, of London, Ont. (Globe and Mail)
Heyworth girl hopes to survive disease that took her dad's life Apr 6, 2008
Mya was born with bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer that she inherited from her father, Jason Crutcher ... Bilateral retinoblastoma forced the removal of his left eye, but his right eye was saved with radiation and other treatment ... Then she will be clear of retinoblastoma, her mother said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Newsweek: Why FDA should oversee genetic tests Apr 4, 2008
They range from tests for birth defects and mental retardation to tests for various types of cancers, like retinoblastoma, breast cancer and colon cancer. And there are some tests for diseases that used to be considered quite fatal but are getting better with new therapies. (MSNBC -- Health)
Switch Controls Whether Cells Pass Point Of No Return Mar 26, 2008
Rb, or retinoblastoma, is a key tumor suppressor gene, and E2F is a transcription factor that governs the expression of all the genes important for cells to grow. "The wiring diagram is fundamentally the same. It's very likely that different organisms have evolved a very conserved design principle to regulate their growth," said Guang Yao, Ph. (Science Daily)
A switch that controls whether cells pass point of no return Mar 24, 2008
Rb, or retinoblastoma, is a key tumor suppressor gene, and E2F is a transcription factor that governs the expression of all the genes important for cells to grow. The wiring diagram is fundamentally the same. (EurekAlert!)
New Technique Holds Promise for Rare Eye Cancer Mar 20, 2008
After threading a catheter through the body to the eye, doctors delivered a drug directly to retinoblastoma tumors through an artery in the eye ... Dr. Pierre Gobin of New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, said the technique offers a "tremendous advance" in treating retinoblastoma, which often involves removing the eyes to keep the cancer from spreading ... Retinoblastoma affects 1 in 15,000 children. (MEDLINEplus)
Bayou riders hold benefit for toddler Mar 18, 2008
The event will also benefit local 2-year-old Maddox Citrano, who in January was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye-cancer. His eye was removed at St. Jude Children s Hospital in February. (New Iberia, LA)
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She had no way of knowing that he was one out of 15,000 to 17,000 young children who develop retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer on the eye ... That s when the doctor saw the tumor and sent her to an appointment with a surgeon, who diagnosed Maddox with retinoblastoma. (New Iberia, LA)
Healey's Roadhouse Fundraiser Honours Namesake Mar 18, 2008
Retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, took his sight when he was just a baby. But he learned to play guitar, went on to world wide fame and critical praise, and founded the club that still bears his name. (CityNews)
Jeff Healey dies at 41 Mar 5, 2008
Healey had battled cancer since age 1, when a rare form of retinal cancer known as Retinoblastoma claimed his eyesight. Due to his blindness, Healey taught himself to play guitar by laying the instrument across his lap. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
* World News Quick Take Mar 4, 2008
Healey had battled cancer since the age of one when a rare form of retinal cancer known as retinoblastoma claimed his eyesight. He is survived by his wife Christie and two children. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jeff Healey: 'He had so much joy' Mar 4, 2008
What many would add to these accomplishments was his battle with cancer, having lost his eyesight as a young child to retinoblastoma. But to say he led a lifelong fight against cancer is wrong. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Jeff Healey loses cancer battle Mar 3, 2008
Healey had battled with cancer since the age of one when a rare form of retinal cancer known as Retinoblastoma claimed his eyesight. Bray said Healey had been hospitalized for a week and that his advanced lung cancer made his final hours difficult. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Community rallys for young Emma Mar 2, 2008
In December 2007, Emma was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma, a form of cancer that manifests itself in both eyes and is estimated to occur in about four out of every one million children. Amanda Wetherbee, Emma's mother, said that her daughter, who attends Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency's Head Start program, was going through a regular eye exam, but that the results were inconclusive. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
What Is Strabismus? Mar 1, 2008
Retinoblastoma - Cancer of the retina. Brain injury. (Suite101.com)
Kobe Bryant Wouldn't Make This All-Star Squad Feb 15, 2008
He's helping to raise awareness, funding and research for retinoblastoma, an eye disease afflicting his daughter. Duhon's mother, Vivian Harper, in a telephone conversation earlier this week told me about her son's teenage years, when he would regularly help their elderly neighbors on Arthur Drive with their groceries. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Engineers Use Blood's Hydrodynamics To Manipulate Stem, Cancer Cells Jan 29, 2008
With his microscale tube device, King has already verified that he can control the rolling adhesion of various types of cancer cells, including leukemias, prostate, retinoblastoma, and colorectal cancer cells. "One of our ultimate goals is to develop an implantable device that will selectively remove metastatic cells from the blood," says King. (Science Daily)
Cancer survivor, 5, shows off big swing Jan 29, 2008
Called bilateral retinoblastoma, Kyle's condition affects fewer than 100 children each year in the U.S.. Throughout Kyle's cancer treatment, "golf was the one thing he had," Lograsso said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
5-year-old to participate in 2 FBR events Jan 27, 2008
He was diagnosed during a routine age-2 checkup with bilateral retinoblastoma, a cancer in both eyes that affects fewer than 100 children in the United States annually and can be fatal if left untreated ... He wears a prosthetic left eye and will need to be tested regularly for the rest of his life, but there is a 95 percent survival rate for retinoblastoma patients. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Disparities Among Patients With Extremity Soft-tissue Sarcomas Jan 24, 2008
4, 2007) A study in the Jan. 3 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute quantifies the risk of hereditary retinoblastoma survivors developing specific subtypes of soft tissue sarcomas and finds. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Wedding Photo Saves Life of Girl, 3, With Rare Cancer Jan 22, 2008
A specialist diagnosed Sophie with retinoblastoma, which causes cancerous tumors to grow in the eyes. Sophie, from Shiregreen, Sheffield in the U.K., had to have her eye removed and undergo chemotherapy before the cancer went into remission. (Fox News)
How a wedding photo saved a young girl's life Jan 22, 2008
Sophie, from Shiregreen, Sheffield, was two when she was diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Mrs Riley said: 'It was the biggest shock of my life. (Metro)
St. Jude defines eye cancer gene's role in retinal development Jan 17, 2008
Study provides the foundation for improving understanding of N-Myc gene's role in the eyes' growth during fetal development when retinoblastoma forms ... Malfunctioning N-myc genes are often associated with pediatric neural cancers, including neuroblastoma, medulloblastoma and retinoblastoma ... Recently, Dyer and his team identified the specific type of cell that gives rise to retinoblastoma, a potentially fatal malignant tumor in the retina that affects about 300 children in the United States... (EurekAlert!)
Year In Review Jan 3, 2008
Fisher's 10-month-old daughter, Tatum, had been diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer, a week earlier, and Fisher had to fly to New York City to be with her and his wife, Candace, for an emergency operation. The procedure took place on May 9, the day of Game 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk for New Cancers Jan 1, 2008
Children at greatest risk of subsequent cancers included those initially diagnosed with a type of brain cancer called primitive neuroectodermal tumor, as well as those with retinoblastoma, Ewing sarcoma, and Hodgkin lymphoma. The risk of subsequent solid cancers was higher among patients who were initially treated for childhood cancer with radiation therapy. (MEDLINEplus)
BRAVERY IS DAILY ON FIVE WOLFSON Dec 23, 2007
The types of embryonal (growth or tumor) cancer most often found in young children (leukemia, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, retinoblastoma, ependymoma, and hepatoblastoma) are very uncommon in adolescents (ages 15-19). Cancers most often diagnosed in ages 15-19 and rarely in younger children include germ cell tumors, Hodgkins disease, and the bone cancers. (Florida Times-Union)
Sick boy dies as a fireman Dec 8, 2007
William's cancer, retinoblastoma, had spread from his eye throughout his body. The Cohoes boy brought members of the Colonie Fire Department to tears on Saturday when they inducted him as an honorary firefighter. (Albany Times Union)
A brave boy joins his heroes Dec 7, 2007
But inside his eye, retinoblastoma, a form of cancer, was growing and spreading. It would take over his body in the months that followed, and earlier this week he was moved to the hospice ward at St. Peter's Hospital. (Albany Times Union)
Key Genetic Trigger Of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Identified Nov 29, 2007
Previously, researchers had reported that overexpression of N-Myc as a result of amplification of the N-Myc gene occurs in a variety of cancers such as neuroblastoma, a common solid tumor of childhood that arises from nervous system cells; retinoblastoma, a cancer of the eye; and Wilms tumor, a cancer of the kidney. Amplification means that extra copies of the gene are present. (Science Daily)
Stem cell find for child cancer Nov 9, 2007
The causes are unknown, but it is thought that children who have an inherited retinoblastoma - a rare tumour of the eye - are at increased risk. Henry Scowcroft, senior cancer information officer at Cancer Research UK, said: "The idea that faulty stem cells drive the development of some cancers is gaining momentum. "This discovery lends more weight to this theory, and opens up new avenues of research that could one day lead to new treatments. (BBC News -- Health)
How One Virus Uses Mimicry To Replicate Successfully: Related Mechanisms May Trigger Some Cancers Nov 5, 2007
A common target for both is a cell protein called the retinoblastoma protein, or pRb, which serves to block cell division when potentially cancer-causing gene mutations are present. First identified in pediatric tumors of the retina, this tumor suppressor protein has since been found to play a role in many other forms of cancer when disrupted. (Science Daily)
Advances In Drug Screening: Building A Better Haystack For The Needles Of Tomorrow Oct 26, 2007
While Reed and his colleagues have developed their process to look for new therapeutics for retinoblastoma, a rare childhood cancer of the eye, they believe small molecule inhibitors they have developed will have a much broader impact. "There are a number of cancers in which there is nothing wrong with p53, but the genes for MDM2 and MDMX are over-expressed, such as instances of retinoblastoma, leukemia, breast, lung, prostate, and colon cancers," Reed said. (Science Daily)
Bold and the Beautiful's Hunter Tylo's son drowns Oct 24, 2007
In 1998, Katya, who was then four months old, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer that required the removal of her right eye ... Tylo sits on the board of Retinoblastoma International and started her own charity, Hunter's Chosen Child, to raise awareness of the disease. (Sunday Times.au)
St. Jude researchers identify retinoblastoma cell Oct 20, 2007
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital researchers have identified the cells that cause the eye cancer retinoblastoma ... The report's senior author, Michael Dyer, a member of St. Jude's department of developmental neurobiology, found that retinoblastoma can arise in mature eyes. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
St. Jude identifies the specific cell that causes eye cancer, disproving long-held theory Oct 19, 2007
Investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified the cell that gives rise to the eye cancer retinoblastoma, disproving a long-standing principle of nerve growth and development ... Retinoblastoma arises in the retinathe multi-layered, membrane lining the back of the eye that responds to light by generating nerve impulses that are carried into the brain by the optic nerve ... The immediate importance of the St. Jude finding is that it unexpectedly showed that retinoblastoma... (EurekAlert!)
Optometry-Backed Vision Care for Kids Act Approved by U.S. House Oct 16, 2007
"Eye health has a direct impact on learning and achievement. It is unacceptable that only one in three children will receive preventative vision care before they reach elementary school. Today's progress would reverse a careless oversight in the early development of America's children and open new worlds of academic and social opportunity." Eye and vision specialists, such as doctors of optometry, are best able to diagnose and treat amblyopia and other vision problems, including strabismus,... (PR Newswire)
Doctors of Optometry Applaud New Law Requiring Eye Exams for Illinois Children Oct 11, 2007
Comprehensive eye exams for children entering school are critical for the early intervention needed to treat diseases and disorders such as amblyopia ("lazy eye"), strabismus, retinoblastoma and other serious and potentially blinding problems that can lead to poor school performance that can ultimately affect quality of life. A professional, comprehensive eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist is essential for the diagnosis and timely treatment of eye and vision problems prior to... (PR Newswire)
Wolfgang 'Pief' Panofsky, 88; nuclear physicist pushed for Stanford's linear accelerator Sep 27, 2007
The following year, Stanford Medical School cancer specialist Dr. Henry Kaplan began using the Mark III for his pioneering studies treating retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer, and other tumors. Physicist Robert Hofstadter also used the Mark III for his Nobel Prize-winning studies that established the electromagnetic dimensions of the proton and neutron and heavier nuclei. (Los Angeles Times)
Customized Virus Kills Brain Tumor Stem Cells That Drive Lethal Cancer Sep 13, 2007
Delta-24-RGD exploits the fact that a protein called retinoblastoma (Rb) is either missing or defective in brain tumors ... Adenoviruses attacking normal cells employ their own protein, E1A, to counteract retinoblastoma's defensive measures. (Science Daily)
Local kids to help "Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation" Sep 1, 2007
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation supports childhood cancer research with a focus on improving the availability of new treatments for children currently undergoing treatments for difficult to cure cancers such as brain tumors, leukemia, lymphoma, retinoblastoma, neuroblastoma, Ewings sarcoma and Wilm's tumor-among others. The direct impact ALSF is having in the lives of children with cancer is due to the hard work of thousands of volunteers, such as Madchen and Nick. (Gridley Herald, CA)
UC health news: molecular pathway may predict chemotherapy effectiveness Sep 1, 2007
Known as the retinoblastoma (RB) tumor suppressor, this fundamental molecule regulates cell proliferation in the body. Research has shown that the RB pathway is either entirely inactive or altered in most human cancers. (EurekAlert!)
Running to make a difference: Award-Winning Boston Marathoner eyes Toronto run Aug 28, 2007
As the mother of a child diagnosed with retinoblastoma (cancer of the retina) Kobayashi understands the important role of trained volunteers who provide time, compassion, and commitment necessary to make the journey of a patient with a serious illness more manageable and meaningful. Says Kobayashi, "As an active volunteer organizer for nearly two decades, I've learned to pick and choose where I donate time and money. Meeting the volunteers and staff of the Philip Aziz Centre convinced me that... (Canada Newswire)
Fisher released by Jazz to care for stricken child Jul 12, 2007
In May, his daughter was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a cancerous tumor in her left eye ... Only 350 cases of retinoblastoma are diagnosed each year in North America, according to Dr. A. Linn Murphree, director of the retinoblastoma program at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, who is not involved in the Fisher case. (ESPN -- Basketball)
1. Veteran Fisher makes Griz wish list Jul 6, 2007
Advertisement The Utah Jazz agreed to release Fisher from his contract Monday so he can concentrate on finding the best care for his 11-month-old daughter, Tatum, who was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a cancerous tumor in her left eye ... At St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, scientists and physicians work in tandem to translate laboratory discoveries into cures for retinoblastoma, according to the hospital's Web site ... Only 350 cases of retinoblastoma are diagnosed each year in North... (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Treatment for Fisher's baby 'unique' Jul 4, 2007
She has retinoblastoma, a rare cancer that occurs in the retina, about which her dad has spoken frankly since she was diagnosed a couple of months ago ... And there are intangibles" that affect those decisions, as well, he added. More common treatment options offered locally, Mamalis said, include surgery and chemotherapy. The chemotherapy is injected into the whole body through a vein, rather than directly into the tumor. Removal of the eye is not uncommon for retinoblastoma. But ultimately,... (Deseret News)
NBA Notebook: New Celtic Allen says ankles are 'perfect' Jul 3, 2007
Tatum was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a cancerous tumor in her left eye. The danger is that it could spread to her brain or the rest of her body. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
'I refuse to give up' Jun 29, 2007
Lucas Lee, who will turn one on Friday, suffered from retinoblastoma, a rare childhood cancer that took the form of a tumor in his left eye. He has had chemotherapy for the last nine months, and doctors are close to declaring him cancer-free, his mother Sherry Moon said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pre-cancerous Blood Diseases Can Be Products Of Their Environment Jun 21, 2007
Meanwhile, Orkin's team set out to examine the role of so-called retinoblastoma protein (Rb)--a critical player in controlling the cell cycle--in blood cell development. "In the absence of Rb, blood stem cells leave the bone marrow and end up in the spleen and other places," Orkin said. (Science Daily)
Some Blood Diseases May Stem from Cells' Environment Jun 18, 2007
The teams Purton's and another, led by pediatric oncologist Stuart Orkin of Harvard's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute determined that the cells' microenvironment could induce the disorders in mice whose bone marrow was deprived of one of two proteins: retinoic acid receptor gamma (RAR ), a receptor protein that binds vitamin A and the tumor suppressor retinoblastoma protein ... In the second new study, Orkin's group inactivated retinoblastoma protein in a group of mice ... They found that depriving... (Scientific American)
RI lags in detecting, treating childhood cancers Jun 13, 2007
She was diagnosed with retinoblastoma -- eye cancer -- before she had turned 4 years old in l982 ... According to the National Cancer Institute, retinoblastoma is cancer that forms in the tissues of the retina (the light-sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye), and usually occurs in children younger than 5 years of age ... The hospital is currently dealing with 347 child patients with leukemia and 137 patients with retinoblastoma. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
'My Child Matters' Program One-Year Report Shows Measurable Improvement in Cancer Care for Children in Developing and Newly Industrialized Countries Jun 4, 2007
Childhood leukaemia and retinoblastoma early detection and reference treatment campaign -- Dr Melissa S Luwia, Indonesian Cancer Foundation, Jakarta Pusat 2. Programme for early detection and prompt treatment of retinoblastoma in Indonesia -- Rita S Sitorus, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Jakarta Pusat Kenya 1 ... Extending access to treatment and improving care of childhood retinoblastoma and leukaemia -- J Lecciones, Philippine Children's Medical... (PR Newswire)
Jazz look to break S.A. losing streak May 21, 2007
Fisher said his daughter, Tatum, who was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a cancerous tumor in her left eye, is doing well now and improves with each day. "To be honest, I really haven't been able to enjoy it much," Fisher said Saturday of Utah's playoff run. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Utah's Fisher helps to make a difference May 17, 2007
David Abramson, chief of the ophthalmic oncology service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, cannot believe how one professional athlete has forever altered his life's work, not to mention the lives of a very special group of little children suffering from retinoblastoma, a cancerous tumor of the retina that strikes about 300 children in the nation every year. When Utah Jazz point guard Derek Fisher went on TNT after Game 2 of the NBA's Western Conference semifinals last week and talked... (USA Today -- Sports)
In the bonus situation May 13, 2007
Who ever figured that one of the words to come out of the 2007 NBA playoffs would be "retinoblastoma" ... There was drama, a life likely saved, and out of it all came more publicity for the eye cancer (retinoblastoma) than anyone could have envisioned ... Fisher's daughter, Tatum, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, and doctors in Utah subsequently turned to Abramson and Dr. Pierre Gobin, who have been conducting a clinical trial for eye cancer patients. (Boston Globe)
Family crisis gives Fisher added focus May 13, 2007
On May 2, Tatum was taken to a new pediatrician at University Hospital Dr. Katie McElligott and when Candace mentioned the eye, McElligott suspected it was retinoblastoma, a rare and deadly cancerous tumor in the eyes of children ... He hopes Wednesday night's publicity can help save other children's lives by focusing attention on retinoblastoma ... Worldwide, 87 percent of children with retinoblastoma die, though because of improving treatments most in the United States survive. (Deseret News)
New treatment brings hope to children with rare cancer May 12, 2007
And in speaking out about retinoblastoma, Fisher has stepped into the spotlight as an unofficial spokesman for what is the most common form of eye cancer in children ... In some ways, Terrill Hennefer of Murray was relieved to hear that Fisher's daughter has retinoblastoma ... "In another way, it was kind of, 'Finally, there is somebody important enough people will take attention to.' " Saving children's eyes: Typically with retinoblastoma, which is almost exclusively found in children, parents... (Salt Lake Tribune)
Fisher sparks Jazz to victory May 11, 2007
She has retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer that required a three-hour combination of surgery and chemotherapy at New York s Presbyterian Hospital. My daughter s doing well, Fisher said. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Extreme emotions May 11, 2007
Saw his infant daughter through apparently successful surgery and chemotherapy to battle retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer. Caught a cross-country flight to Salt Lake City, wife and recovering baby in tow. (Deseret News)
Jazz 127, Warriors 117, OT May 10, 2007
She has retinoblastoma, a cancerous tumor in her left eye that Fisher said could have been fatal if they hadn't gotten it treated quickly. "We are still not out of the woods here for another two or three months, but for now everything is OK," Fisher said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Incredible day for Jazz’s Fisher May 10, 2007
Tatum, his 10-month twin daughter, has a rare form of cancer (Retinoblastoma) in the form of a tumor in her left eye. It was just discovered a week ago. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Personal tragedies drive average folks to fight for all May 8, 2007
She has been fighting to pass legislation requiring the eye test for retinoblastoma since the 2002 legislative session -- five years ago. Bergsma, who can't count the number of times she has been to Tallahassee, used to sleep in her car but now stays in a Motel 6, the cheapest place she can find. (The Miami Herald)
First designer babies to beat breast cancer Apr 27, 2007
Two couples whose families have been ravaged by breast cancer are to become the first to screen embryos to prevent them having children at risk of the disease, The Times has learnt. Tests will allow the couples to take the unprecedented step of selecting embryos free from a gene that carries a heightened risk of the cancer but does not always cause it. (Times Online)
Plan to Screen Embryos for Breast Cancer Gene Roils British Pro-Life Advocates Apr 26, 2007
" Last year, the Times revealed the conception of Britain's first "designer baby," who was screened as an embryo for inherited cancer. The baby has since been born healthy and free from the gene carried by her mother that would have given her a 90 percent chance of developing retinoblastoma, an eye tumor. Top Video Health ADVERTISEMENT AP Wires Marketplace For FOXNews.com comments write to ; For FOX News Channel comments write to ? Associated Press. All rights reserved. ? 2007 SmartMoney.... (Fox News)
Crist hears our pain: Taxes, crime and growth Mar 24, 2007
She lost her 3-year-old grandson Joey to a treatable eye cancer called retinoblastoma seven years ago because his doctor failed to conduct a simple eye exam. If he had, her grandson would be 10 today, she told Kottkamp. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Tree bark might treat rare eye cancer Mar 17, 2007
CHICAGO - An extract from the bark of a South American tree might lead to better treatments for a rare but deadly childhood eye cancer called retinoblastoma, U.S. researchers reported Friday. Retinoblastoma affects 1 in 15,000 children, causing about 3 percent of all cancers in children ... Her lab is now testing the extract in mice with retinoblastoma to look for possible toxic side effects. (MSNBC -- Health)
