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Friday, June 15, 2012
Nora's story
Please watch Nora's touching story, told by her mother Sarah. A vision test, done by her pediatrician, detected her eye cancer and may have saved her vision. All children diagnosed with retinoblastoma should also be seen for genetic counseling and testing. We wish you the best Nora!