Retinoblastoma Support Services

Among tumors affecting children’s eyes, retinobolastoma is most common. This is a malignant, aggressive neoplasm, which, in the absence of treatment, can lead not only to loss of vision but also to death. The disease is diagnosed in infants and children under the age of five. Retinoblastoma refers to congenital pathologies and can be hereditary. This is if one of the close family members has a predisposition. Eye cancer is also untraceable, which is characterized by mutations only in the child. There are several forms of retinoblasts: when one eye is affected, two eyes, or a neuroblastic tumor develops.

At Tel Aviv Medical Clinic, we understand that living with cancer for a child and family can be difficult. Our retinoblastoma specialists understand the symptoms and side effects of treatment, including the social and psychological aspects of treatment and recovery. Many children have been treated at Tel Aviv Medical Clinic for the same disease as your child. It may be helpful for you to talk to other patients or families who have had similar experiences. Please feel free to ask your child care team to arrange a conversation for you with some former patients and their families. We also offer a wide range of support programs that help children, family members and caregivers cope with several life problems during and after treatment.

Patient care

Many children were treated for cancer at Tel Aviv Medical Clinic. It may be helpful for you to talk to other patients or families who have had similar experiences. Please feel free to ask your child care team to arrange a conversation for you with some former patients and their families. 

Since cancer can affect children in different ways, we have a team of specialists who deal with the psychological and social needs of your child. These specialists offer assistance to our patients and their family members when dealing with a cancer diagnosis, supporting our therapeutic teams. Our psychological care team includes:

• Social workers;
• Specialists in child life;
• Teachers;
• Priests;
• Managers and support staff;
• Nurses;
• Physiotherapists and therapists;
• Nutrition experts;
• Psychiatrists;
• Specialists of integrative medicine;
• Patient Service Coordinators;
• Patient representatives.

In addition to our work with other groups in the clinic, we also enlist the support of external agencies, programs and organizations to meet the needs of our families.