Breakthrough study offers hope to save sight and lives in children with eye cancer
NCT ID NCT00186888
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study tested personalized treatments for children with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer. The goal was to cure the cancer while saving the child's life and vision. 107 children received treatments like chemotherapy, laser therapy, or freezing, tailored to their specific disease stage. Researchers also studied how the brain adapts to vision loss and the biology of the cancer to improve future care.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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