Eight-Year-Old Girl Becomes Third Family Member Diagnosed with Rare Eye Cancer

An eight-year-old girl from Wolverhampton has been diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer, making her the third member of her family to develop the condition. Both Kriti’s mother and grandfather previously underwent eye removal surgery due to the disease. While Kriti’s vision has been preserved, she has attended over 200 appointments at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Her mother, Aazmeen, stated that their family’s journey would have been impossible without the assistance provided by the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust, a charitable organization supported by funding from Children in Need. Armanie, Kriti’s 15-year-old sister, described Kriti as a “warrior” and indicated that her sister’s experience had motivated her own aspiration to pursue a career as a paediatric oncologist. Individuals impacted by the subjects discussed in this report can access help and support through the BBC Action Line. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.