Guide Note: Retinoblastoma is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the retina.
Fast Facts:
- Retinoblastoma generally affects children under the age of 6
- Retinoblastoma rarely occurs in adults
- Between 200 and 300 children are diagnosed with retinoblastoma each year
- 40% of all cases of retinoblastoma are inherited, meaning the gene mutation is passed from the parent to the child
- Retinoblastoma occurs about 75% of the time in one eye, and 25% of the time in both eyes
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have
Retinoblastoma, please consult your doctor.