Three brothers, none of them older than 5, are battling the same type of rare childhood cancer
Aaron and Angie Rush have three boys -- Tristen, 5, Caison, 3, and Carter, 7 months -- and all have been diagnosed with retinoblastoma. "It was a shock and it was a surprise. It was very emotional. It's hard to handle sometimes," Angie told CNN's sister network HLN."But they are such a blessing." Retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that begins in the retina and commonly affects young children, according to the website for the Mayo Clinic.
Treatments and costIn families with the inherited form of retinoblastoma, preventing it may not be possible, according to Mayo. However, an early diagnosis is key for a high chance of a cure and preserving vision.The three boys have endured chemotherapy, laser treatments, MRIs, evaluations under anesthesia and countless visits to Children's Hospital of Atlanta.
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