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FAQ: What is the retinoblastoma gene?
The gene responsible for mutations that lead to retinoblastoma is the RB1 gene.
FAQ: Is retinoblastoma autosomal, dominant or recessive?
Hereditary retinoblastoma is dominant, meaning it can be passed down from a parent to their children even if only one parent carries the RB1 gene.
FAQ: Is retinoblastoma hereditary?
Retinoblastoma can be hereditary, as the gene that causes it, RB1, is passed down from parents to children, but this isn’t always the case.
FAQ: How can I prevent retinoblastoma?
Since the risk factors for retinoblastoma, such as age and genetics, can’t be changed, there isn’t a way to prevent retinoblastoma. However, if your child has a chance of inheriting the RB1 gene, it would be prudent to take them to the ophthalmologist regularly for checkups.
FAQ: How fast does retinoblastoma grow?
If not diagnosed early, retinoblastoma can quickly grow and spread to other parts of the body.
FAQ: How does retinoblastoma occur?
Retinoblastoma occurs due to a genetic mutation that develops in the nerve cells of a retina. Because of this mutation, cells continue to multiply and grow instead of dying, which, over time, causes a tumor to grow.
FAQ: How common is retinoblastoma?
Retinoblastoma is the most common type of eye cancer found in children, but the disease itself is very rare. It only accounts for approximately 2% of all childhood cancers.
FAQ: Does retinoblastoma cause blindness?
If not caught and treated on time, retinoblastoma can cause blindness and even become life-threatening if it spreads to other areas of the body.
