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Curable #eyecancer kills and blinds thousands of children each year. #WECHope for all children through awareness, medical care, family support and research.

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🔬La detección precoz del retinoblastoma y otras patologías oculares puede evitar tratamientos agresivos, pérdida de visión o del ojo y sobre todo puede salvar vidas. No dejemos que los días pasen, por favor: si mamá lo dice, ojo, hagámosle caso‼️
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After 2 days of engaging presentations, discussion, and Child Life activities, #OneRbWorld2020 has come to an end. Thank you to all the participants for attending - 38 countries from around the world were represented! We hope you enjoyed! We hope to see you next year in Hawaii!
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"That is a very powerful word - hope. I think this meeting has summed a lot of that up." - Dr. Brenda Gallie's closing remarks after two successful and inspiring days at #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020 #OneRbWorld2020
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Take a look at some highlights from the networking session at day two of #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020! #OneRbWorld2020
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Dr. Brenda Gallie describes a new experimental #retinoblastoma #treatment called a #Chemoplaque currently being studied in a Phase 1 trial @SickKidsNews during the #OneRbWorld2020 virtual conference!
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Using #Canadian National Retinoblastoma Guidelines as an example, Dr. Katherine Paton speaks about the importance of #guidelines in #retinoblastoma care and management, and the need for #PatientEngagement in guideline development, at #OneRbWorld2020 virtual conference.
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Katherine Paton, Leslie Low, Brenda Gallie, and Vera Essuman explored the treatment guidelines for #retinoblastoma worldwide, as well as new developments in #rb treatment options. #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020 #OneRbWorld2020
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My #childlife #keynote @rb_research @wechope #OneRBWorld2020 shared many #coping #strategies for #parents and #children during their #Retinoblastoma experiences, including focusing energy on what you CAN control, not what you CANNOT control – at Toronto, Ontario
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To kick off day 2 of #OneRbWorld2020, @ChildLifeMorgan gives the keynote lecture, providing insight into the importance of self-care and personalized support for children with #retinoblastoma. #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020
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In our next session, with presenations by Jennifer Steeves, Michel Ongaro, Esther González, Stefania Moro, and Sarah Johnson, various questions were addressed about long-term vision outcomes in #retinoblastoma survivors. #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020 #OneRbWorld2020
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Day 2 of #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020 Virtual Conference @wechope @ChildLifeMorgan @HDimaras @StaffieriSandra @1rbworld @rb_research Excited and Very Keen
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Welcome to Day 2 of the One Retinoblastoma World Virtual Conference! Yesterday was a great success, and we look forward to another day of engaging sessions. Stay tuned to catch a recap of the events throughout the day! Tag us using #OneRbWorld2020 #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020!
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Hope you enjoyed the first day of #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020! The conference continues tomorrow with more panel sessions, another networking opportunity and a new child life activity. See you at 10 AM EDT (UTC-4)! #OneRbWorld2020 #retinoblastoma #rb #cancer #EyeCancer
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In the final session of #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020 day one, Sandra Staffieri, Paula Dillon, Ashwin Mallipatna, Sidnei Epelman, and Isabel Amimo examine the current progress and success of #retinoblastoma screening and #awareness campaigns. #OneRbWorld2020
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Marissa Gonzalez, Dr. David Freyer, Matthew Milne, and Clayonia Colbert-Dorsey discussed the various components of #retinoblastoma survivorship including self-advocating, second cancer risks, and the importance of community. #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020 #OneRbWorld2020
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So great to see and talk to everyone! #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020 #onerbworld2020
Check out some highlights from our virtual networking session where attendees got the opportunity to meet other members of the #rb community and share their story! #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020 #OneRbWorld2020
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Oncologist in the Division of Haematology/Oncology at SickKids, Dr. Sumit Gupta shares key findings from a recent study that has found higher risk of #mentalhealth outcomes in mothers & siblings of children with #cancer that persist over time. #SKResearch @ICESOntario @POGO4kids
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“Transitions are almost always signs of growth, but they can bring feelings of loss. To get somewhere new, we may have to leave somewhere else behind.”
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