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Alternative Treatment
Other than the treatments above, there aren't any alternative treatments. New clinical trials are constantly under way to further the treatment of the disease in the future.
Prognosis
All forms of retinoblastoma and intraocular melanoma are treatable. Enucleation can usually be avoided if found early enough. The outlook is positive for people with eye cancer.
Prevention
A good healthy diet and lifestyle are always recommended to prevent cancer. Known carcinogens should always be avoided.
PERIODICALS
Wilson, Czechonska, Finger, Rausen, Hooper, and Haik. "Chemotherapy for Eye Cancer." Survey of Ophthalmology (March/April 2001): 416-44.
OTHER
The American Cancer Society. 2000. <http://www.cancer.org>.
Cancer Net. 2001. <http://www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov>.
JHMI. 2001. <http://www.med.jhu.edu>.
National Eye Institute. 1998. <http://www.nei.nih.gov>.
Thomas Scott Eagan
Ronald Watson, PhD
KEY TERMS
Carcinogen—A substance that is known to cause cancer.
Cornea—The clear layer that covers the front part of the eye.
Enucleation—Surgical removal of the eye.
Pupil—The hole in the eye that allows light in.
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Author Info: Thomas Scott Eagan, Ronald Watson PhD, The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 2002 |
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