05/24/2017 ECF Hosts Successful Retinoblastoma Workshop in China Last fall, The Eye Cancer Foundation hosted a retinoblastoma workshop in Guangzhou, China. The primary goal was to deliver systematic training in retinoblastoma management based on the general principles of the origin and development of the disease...
04/20/2017 New Treatment Options for Patients with Radiation Macular Degeneration A recent study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology and supported by The Eye Cancer Foundation introduces a new treatment option for patients with radiation macular degeneration that no can no longer be...
04/17/2017 2017 Eye Cancer Working Day was a Huge Success The Second Eye Cancer Working Day, hosted by The Eye Cancer Foundation, International Society of Ocular Oncology, and American Joint committee on Cancer took place on March 24th, 2017 at International Convention Center, Sydney, Australia. The working...
04/05/2017 Developing a Common Language for Eye Cancer Specialists The Ophthalmic Oncology Task Force (OOTF) led by Chair Dr. Paul Finger is building a foundation of multicenter, international consensus guidelines to allow for better communication and patient care. Along with the AJCC and the Union...
03/16/2017 2017 Eye Cancer Working Day Announcement and Schedule International Society in Ocular Oncology and The Eye Cancer Foundation will sponsor the Second Eye Cancer Working Day on the first day of the ISOO meeting, Friday, March 24, at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia, at the...
02/15/2017 A New Way to Support the Work of The ECF There’s a new way to support the work of The Eye Cancer Foundation. The ECF has partnered with Pledgeling, a platform that facilitates giving to nonprofits. Visitors to pledgeling.com/home can search for specific non-profit organizations or general categories...
02/03/2017 The Eye Cancer Foundation Celebrates World Cancer Day Saturday Feb. 4 marks World Cancer Day. The theme of this year’s event is “We Can. I can.” Cancer affects people in different ways, but everybody- together and as individuals – can take action to reduce the global burden of cancer...
01/25/2017 ECF Fellow Publishes Study on Chemotherapy Side Effects A paper co-authored by Dr. Bikramjit P. Pal highlights a study conducted under the guidance of Dr. Tero Kivelä while supported by a fellowship grant provided by The Eye Cancer Foundation. Dr. Pal worked under Dr. Kivelä at the Helsinki University Eye...
12/30/2016 ECF Joins Union for International Cancer Control The Eye Cancer Foundation has joined forces with Union for International Cancer Control. UICC is the largest and oldest international cancer organization. It has over 1,000 members and 56 partners spanning 162 countries. UICC features the world’s major cancer...
11/30/2016 ECF Fellowship Alum Making a Difference In India A doctor who recently completed fellowship training supported by The Eye Cancer Foundation (ECF) is providing eye cancer treatment in an area of India currently lacking any trained specialists in ocular oncology. Dr. Bikramjit Pal worked under Dr. Tero Kivelä...
11/04/2016 Easing the Way into Life After Eye Loss Despite the many vision-saving eye cancer treatments available, sometimes it becomes necessary to remove an eye. For patients facing enucleation surgery, the prospect of losing an eye is scary. Fortunately, most patients can see with their remaining eye and will...
11/01/2016 Syrian Doctor Grateful for ECF Fellowship Training Ata Rajeh, MD recently completed fellowship training in ocular oncologyunder Yacoub Yousef, MD of Jordan. The training was supported by The Eye Cancer Foundation (ECF). ECF fellowships are available to candidates from unserved or underserved countries...
10/28/2016 The International Council of Ophthalmology Highlights Fellowship Partnership with ECF The Eye Cancer Foundation is proud to be joining forces with the International Council of Ophthalmology supporting and promoting eye cancer fellowship education for doctors from unserved and...
09/20/2016 8th Edition AJCC Cancer Staging Completed The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) recently celebrated the completion of the 8th edition of its Cancer Staging Manual. The AJCC Cancer Staging Manual defines an international language for oncology. Created with and adopted by the Union for...
09/13/2016 Second Working Day Now Part of Official ISOO Biennial Conference We’re gearing up for the Second Working Day, which is now part of the official ISOO Biennial Conference. It will commence on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia. If you're an eye cancer...
08/08/2016 The International Council of Ophthalmology Joins The Eye Cancer Foundation to Train Developing-World Physicians to Treat Childhood Eye Cancer, Retinoblastoma Proper Training Expected to Substantially Reduce Mortality Rates The Eye Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with...
07/26/2016 New ECF-Sponsored Ophthalmic Pathology Fellowship at Emory Eye Center with Hans Grossniklaus, MD, MBA Hans Grossniklaus, MD, MBA, founding director of the Ocular Oncology and Pathology Services at Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, Georgia. We are fortunate to have partnered with Hans...
07/08/2016 ECF Fellow Publishes Uveal Melanoma Study in Middle East Dr. Ahmad Shokri Zewar from Yemen was the first author of a recent study to evaluate the features and outcomes relating to the management of uveal melanoma in King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan. Zewar conducted the study...
06/21/2016 Eye Cancer Foundation Sets a Course Towards an #EyeCancerCure The Eye Cancer Foundation (ECF) today announces a bold new strategic direction with a focus on bringing patients in every country access to an #EyeCancerCure. This will be accomplished through the Eye Cancer Working Day events, sponsored...
02/26/2016 Vitreoretinal Lymphoma Registry Physician Call to Action!!! THE VITREORETINAL LYMPHOMA DATABASE There exists almost no evidence-based, therefore statistically significant information concerning vitreoretinal lymphoma. This information is needed to help determine the best local and systemic...
