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.