Guide Note

Eye cancer can be either primary, which means the cancer starts from the cells of the eye, or secondary, meaning that the cancer spreads to the eye from cancer located in another part of the body.

Primary eye cancers include intraocular melanoma, intraocular lymphoma, retinoblastoma and medulloepithelioma. Intraocular melanoma is the most common primary cancer in adults, while retinoblastoma is the most common in children.

Fast Facts

Regular eye exams help detection
More common in people with lighter colored skin and eyes, a history of welding, exposure to sun and a weak immune system
Some rare eye cancers have genetic factors
Prevention: Wearing UV clothing, sunscreen and UV sunglasses

Symptoms

Common symptoms include a dark colored spot on the colored part of the eye or the iris, blurred vision, vision changes, changes in the shape of the pupil, eye pain, eye redness and nausea. Sometimes eye cancer develops with no symptoms.

Treatment

Treatment depending on the size of the tumor and whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. With smaller tumors laser surgery to remove the tumor may be done. Sometimes a surgical removal of the eye is necessary to prevent the cancer from spreading. Other treatments used in combination with surgery include radiation and chemotherapy if the cancer has spread.

Disclaimer

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have eye cancer, please consult your doctor.

Categories

Health | Diseases | Cancer

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Eye Cancer

The Mahalo Top 7

American Cancer Society: Detailed Guide: Eye Cancer
National Cancer Institute: Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma Treatment
MayoClinic.com: Eye Melanoma
People Living with Cancer: Eye Cancer
The University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center: Intraocular Melanoma
WebMD: Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma - Description
MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Melanoma of the Eye

Eye Cancer News

Google News Search: Eye Cancer
StandardNetLive: Battling Eye Cancer (January 31, 2008)
HealthDay: Virus Shows Some Cancer-Killing Abilities (October 30, 2007)
Science Daily: Breakthrough In Eye Cancer Treatment (November 2, 2006)
National Eye Institute: Scientists Find Similar Survival Rates for Eye Cancer Therapies (July 12, 2001)

Eye Cancer Facts

HealthAtoZ: Eye Cancer Facts
National Cancer Institute: Radiation Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH): Questions and Answers About Eye Cancer
St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital: St. Jude's Identifies the Specific Cell That Causes Eye Cancer
Johns Hopkins: Eye Cancers in Brief

Eye Cancer Symptoms and Complications

WrongDiagnosis.com: Symptoms of Eye Cancer
MayoClinic.com: Symptoms of Eye Cancer
American Cancer Society: How is Eye Cancer Diagnosed?
Cancer Research UK: Eye Cancer Risks and Causes

Eye Cancer Treatment Options

American Cancer Society: How Is Eye Cancer Treated?
eHow.com: Treatment Options For Eye Cancer
EyeCancerNetwork: Treatment of Eye Cancer
MayoClinic.com: Treatment for Eye Cancer

Eye Cancer Holistic and Alternative Treatment

UWhealth: Alternative Treatment For Eye Cancer
American Cancer Society: Alternative Methods in Treating Eye Cancer

Eye Cancer Prevention

American Cancer Society: Can Eye Cancer Be Prevented?

Eye Cancer Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

PubMed Central Search: Eye Cancer
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Search: Eye Cancer
Google Scholar Search: Eye Cancer

Eye Cancer Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Eye Cancer Clinical Trials
CenterWatch: Eye Cancer Clinical Trials

Eye Cancer Support Groups,Discussions and Blogs

Rare Cancer Alliance Support: Eye Cancer Support Group
The Eye Cancer Network: Public Discussion Board
The Cancer Blog: Eye Cancer Blog Posts
Google Blog Search: Eye Cancer
MedHelp: Eye Care Community

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