Retinoblastoma

Maya is an 8 year old beautiful gal, daughter to Solomon Nyongesa and Legson Chepkemoi. They live in Utawala estate,Nairobi County, in Kenya. Maya had enjoyed good health until Dec 2015 when the parents noted a white reflex at night, and they took her to …

Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma What began as Art For Eyes was my personal journey. In the height of the Covid pandemic, September 2020, just 6 months after my daughter Lyla’s dad, Ryan, passed away unexpectedly, she was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma. As a result she lost her right …

In a candid interview, Dr. Kahaki Kimani, a seasoned pediatric ophthalmologist and senior lecturer at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi, delved into the touching journey of Tabitha Murigi, who discovered her son Osteen’s retinoblastoma. Tabitha, married to Samuel Kagiri and a mother of …

Diagnosis: retinoblastoma In the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain, a mother-daughter duo, Carmen and Andrea, recently shared their remarkable journey navigating the challenges of retinoblastoma.  Retinoblastoma is a rare form of eye cancer that threatened Andrea’s vision at a very young age. Their inspiring story …

Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma A Mother’s Determination: Catching Retinoblastoma on Film Being a vigilant parent often involves observing and documenting unusual occurrences in a child’s behavior or appearance. This is exactly what one mother did when she noticed a peculiar reflection in her son’s eye. Little did …

Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma Katie Elliott: A Model of Resilience and Inspiration in the Face of Retinoblastoma Katie Elliott, a remarkable young woman hailing from Scotland, has grown to be a symbol of resilience and determination in the fight against retinoblastoma, a rare form of childhood eye …

We had the privilege of speaking with Geraldine McGovern, the mother of Rachel, an incredibly resilient and spirited young girl. Geraldine shared with us the whirlwind journey they have experienced since June of last year, when Rachel’s life took an unexpected turn. In June of …

Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma When Rai was born, everything seemed to be perfect and we never imagined that his life, nor ours, would head towards an unknown journey when at 4 months a strange light appeared in Rai’s eyes. Our son is a lucky child, since thanks …

Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma On Saturday, the 30th of March, little did we know our world would be turned upside down. After Eli’s favorite time of the week on Saturday when he takes swimming lessons he was so eager to race out the door. We set off …

Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma We at Know theGlow feel that one of the best gifts to come from TikTok is the opportunity for wonderful Glow families to bravely share their journeys while simultaneously building awareness about what to watch for in flash photography. The fact that TikTok …