Children's cancer
Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer. It starts in the retina, the inner layer in the back of the eye.
Children with retinoblastoma are treated at a specialist centre for treatment. Treatments include freezing the cancer (cryotherapy), laser therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery.
Last reviewed: 21 Jun 2024
Next review due: 21 Jun 2027

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