The Eye Cancer Foundation

Introducing the Study of Ophthalmic Radiation Therapy Toxicity (SORTT). The Eye Cancer Foundation is proud to serve as a sponsor for the study set to assess outcomes for patients following ophthalmic radiation therapy. Read more at www.sortt.net #ECFNews #TheECF

In a new study published to the American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, eye cancer professionals identified biopsy with immunohistochemical pathology analysis as the only method that can differentiate between certain leiomyoma and uveal melanoma. Read more at www.eyecancercure.com/news-and-events #ECFNews #TheECF

The Eye Cancer Foundation is now on YouTube! Visit our channel to watch videos made by eye cancer specialists around the globe for both patients and physicians alike. Find us at www.youtube.com/channel/UCHoCMzusZXexVRHZypXi0zg #ECFYouTube TheECF

Eye Cancer Foundation supported research was featured in the recently published textbook, Intraocular Tumors. Research is included in Chapter 10: Ocular Von Hippel-Lindau Disease and Chapter 12: Counseling for Patients with Choroidal Melanoma. Read more about The ECF’s current work at www.eyecancercure.com #ECFNews #TheECF

This Valentine’s Day, The Eye Cancer Foundation is asking you to take part in our digital campaign #EyeTheECF. Using the hashtag, tell us on social media why you love The ECF and ask your network for a small donation of $14. Visit our website, www.eyecancercure.com, to print an ECF valentine to pose with and get started! #EyeTheECF #WaystoGive

Earlier this month, Executive Director Dr. Paul Finger presented sessions at NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Current Concepts of Ophthalmology 2021. The sessions included ECF supported research on conjunctival, choroidal and orbital tumors. Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBA7QfFi6C4 to watch the lectures. #ECFNews #TheECF

Vision-sparing plaque radiation can be used to destroy iris and iridociliary melanoma. The big advantage compared to surgical iris melanoma removal is that radiation doesn't require surgery that cuts into the eye to remove the tumor and margins. Learn more in Episode 5 of the Essential Eye Cancer podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com//palladium-103-pl/id1497943992. Available on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In a recent study published in Clinical Ophthalmology, eye care specialists examined conservative routes of treatment for group D retinoblastoma patients. Among the doctors involved stands Dr. Saima Amin, a former ECF fellow from Pakistan. Dr. Amin completed a six-month fellowship in ocular oncology and retinoblastoma under Dr. Yacoub Yousef at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan. Read more about the study and its findings at www.eyecancercure.com/news-and-events #ECFFellows #ECFNews #TheECF

Prior to the involvement of The Eye Cancer Foundation, Jordan had no practicing eye cancer specialists. After training Dr. Yacoub Yousef at The New York Eye Cancer Center, Dr. Yousef returned to Jordan and established the first eye cancer referral center at The King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman. Once established, the center was flooded with patients in need of care. This in turn led to the need for a specialist in eye pathology. The ECF has since supported Dr. Jakub Khzouz through a fellowship in ophthalmic pathology and oncology in order to meet this need. Read more about Dr. Khzouz and what the fellowship has left him with at https://www.eyecancercure.com//the-ecf-establishes-the-fir #ECFFellows #TheECF

Normal plaque position was defined by the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) as covering the entire tumor and a 2-3mm margin of normal-appearing tissue. However, the optic nerve in its sheath behind the eye is 5-6mm wide. In order to achieve normal plaque position for any tumors that are near the 1.8mm wide optic disc, an 8-mm slot was required to accommodate for the optic nerve sheath diameter, incorporate it into part of the plaque and thus move the plaque into ABS normal position. Learn more in Episode 4 of the Essential Eye Care Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com//slotted-eye-plaq/id1497943992. Available on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify. #EECPodcast #TheECF

Unfortunately, sometimes a child must lose an eye to save his or her life. The Eye Cancer Foundation has tried to help retinoblastoma patients and their families navigate this loss by creating a coloring book, Joey’s Special Eye. Visit https://www.eyecancercure.com//spread-retinoblastoma-aware to download and print a copy. #ECFResources #TheECF