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Baby's Eye Glow Reveals Rare Childhood Cancer
11 Jan
Summary
- A white glow in a baby's eye was the first sign of retinoblastoma.
- The rare cancer was diagnosed after multiple hospital visits.
- The baby underwent six months of chemotherapy and laser therapy.
A mother's keen eye noticed an unusual white glow in her eight-month-old daughter Raye's eye, captured accidentally by a camera flash. Initially mistaken for a lighting issue, this symptom later proved to be a sign of retinoblastoma, a rare childhood cancer.
Bronte Richards, Raye's mother, pursued medical advice despite initial reassurances. After several examinations, including one at the Royal Gwent Hospital on January 2, 2025, Raye was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma, a cancer affecting both eyes. This diagnosis turned the family's world upside down.
Raye subsequently underwent six months of chemotherapy and ongoing laser therapy at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. While the tumours cannot be removed, they are now managed, with Raye showing significant improvement and reaching her developmental milestones despite having one working eye.
