'I saw white glow in my son's eye - I cried a lot when we got diagnosis'
A mother discovers a concerning glow in her sonβs eye, leading to a diagnosis of retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer.
Laura Breeze, a mother from the UK, noticed a white glow in her three-year-old son Brody's eye, which she initially attributed to light reflection. Despite initial reassurances from their GP, the persistent glow prompted her to seek a second opinion from an optician, who referred them to the hospital. The subsequent examination revealed a potentially serious condition.
After waiting for an appointment, Laura was determined to uncover the cause of the glow and consulted a private pediatric ophthalmologist, who expressed a high level of concern for retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer. This alarming diagnosis led to immediate referrals for her son to Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital for further tests, confirming the presence of a tumor in Brody's eye.
Brody has begun treatment and has completed two rounds of intra-arterial chemotherapy. The journey has been filled with emotional turmoil for Laura, as she navigates the uncertainty of her sonβs health and the treatment process, while raising awareness about the signs of childhood cancers to help other parents in similar situations.