Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

Organisation name

Description

The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) is a UK wide charity for families and individuals affected by retinoblastoma. We offer support and information, fund research and raise public awareness of this rare cancer.

Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the eye that develops in children, typically under five years old. The survival rate for children affected is increasingly good. However many children will have an eye removed as part of their treatment and some both eyes.

The work of The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust follows its three aims:

Support:
Support through diagnosis and treatment
Information
Contact with other families
Annual family day
Regular newsletter
Ongoing support as needed
Funding Research
Raising Awareness With health professionals and the general public

Street address

The Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Road

City/Town

London

County

Greater London

Postcode

E1 1BB

Web Addresswww.chect.org.uk

Main Phone No

0207 377 5578

Fax

0207 377 0740

Is this a national or local organisation?

National

Is there a local support network?

Yes

Details of support network

See website for details

Does the organisation provide free publications or leaflets?

Yes

Details of publications and leaflets

See website for details

Does the organisation publish a newsletter?

Yes

Details of newsletter

See website for details

Does the organisation fund research?

Yes

Details of research

See website for details