What is Retinoblastoma? Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a rapidly developing cancer that develops in the cells of retina, the light-detecting tissue of the eye. Part of the reason we wanted to get the word out about this is to not only help Quinn, but to help his family. We also want to stress how important it is to get your children’s eyes checked regularly as well as your own. The day his Mom, Amanda, f
ound out he may have tumors in his eyes her world turned upside down. Quinn is ONLY 5 months old. His form of Cancer is Bilateral Retinoblastoma. It means that he’s more likely to cancers elsewhere, that it’s a genetic mutation and not just the singular eye, and that poor poor Quinn is going to have a long miserable road ahead of him. One if his eyes will probably be removed in the next two weeks, and Chemotherapy will start then too. Even for survivors of bilateral retinoblastoma (Rb), family history is associated with an increased risk of second cancers (SCs), especially melanoma, according to a study published online Feb. 21 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Since it is genetic, his 2 year old sister is at risk as well. You can read his story, and receive updates on Amanda’s Blog: http://busybmomma.blogspot.com/
Quinn needs your help. His family and Mama is struggling not only financially but emotionally. We need to help her win this battle. Any kind donations or kind words are appreciated
