This is called staging and is an important step toward planning a treatment program. There are various staging systems that can be used for retinoblastoma. Always consult your child's physician for more information on staging. The equator is an imaginary line that divides the eye into two equal parts . As w ith any cancer, prognosis and long-term survival can vary greatly from child to child.
Every child is unique and treatment and prognosis is structured around the child's needs.
Prompt medical attention and aggressive therapy are important for the best prognosis. Continuous follow-up care is essential for a child diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Secondary cancers have a high incidence among survivors of retinoblastoma. However, retinoblastoma has been linked to ovarian, breast, lung, prostate, and bladder cancers much later in life. The cause of the secondary cancers is not known at this time.