Mendelian Genetics- Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is an example of a childhood cancer that also follows Mendelian Genetics. It is almost exclusively present in children under the age of 5, which is why appointments with the optometrist are frequent in the early stages of life. Hypothetically, this would make sure that any tumours/problems found could be completely eradicated with a higher chance of saving the eye. The older a child is, the harder treatment will…