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The remarkable procedure saving children from eye cancer

Ophthalmic artery chemosurgery delivers a strong dose of chemotherapy without negative side effects. David Abramson, MD, explains the origins of this revolutionary surgery to treat retinoblastoma.


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  • What is retinoblastoma and who gets it?

  • Where are we seeing cases of retinoblastoma?

  • How is retinoblastoma diagnosed?

  • How can we improve upon cancer research?

  • What can parents do to ensure a lifetime of healthy eyes for their children?

  • What are the benefits of cataract surgery?

  • What is cancer immunotherapy?

  • What are the challenges in treating glaucoma?

  • Explain how cataract surgery is performed

Up Next

  • What is retinoblastoma and who gets it?

  • Where are we seeing cases of retinoblastoma?

  • How is retinoblastoma diagnosed?

  • How can we improve upon cancer research?

  • What can parents do to ensure a lifetime of healthy eyes for their children?

  • What are the benefits of cataract surgery?

  • What is cancer immunotherapy?

  • What are the challenges in treating glaucoma?

  • Explain how cataract surgery is performed

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