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Toddler's Cancer Battle Progresses with Mixed Treatment Results

Kooper Stevenson, diagnosed with retinoblastoma after parents noticed a white glow in his eye, shows tumor reduction but faces new challenges as treatment continues.

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Overview

  • Kooper Stevenson, now two, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma in December 2024 after his parents observed a white glow in his eye under dim light or in flash photos.
  • Initial medical evaluations at Royal Glamorgan Hospital revealed a lump, leading to a referral to Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital for specialized care.
  • Kooper has undergone four rounds of intra-arterial chemotherapy, two laser therapy sessions, and one chemotherapy injection, showing partial tumor shrinkage but ongoing spore growth.
  • Steroid-related side effects following treatment have caused significant distress for Kooper, complicating daily routines for his family.
  • The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) continues to provide financial and emotional support to Kooper's family, who are raising funds to aid the organization.