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Eye Cancer Statistics

Global Statistics

The American Cancer Society estimates about 3,360 new eye cancer cases in the USA in 2022 and around 410 deaths.

Indian Statistics

The National Library of Medicine conducted a 6-year study in which approximately 9633 new cases of eye tumors were registered. The result was published in 2021.

What is Eye Cancer & What Causes it?

Eye cancer refers to cancer that starts in the eyes. These cancers can affect different parts of the eyes, including the eyeball, orbit and adnexal.

Accelerated cell division in the concerned part of the eyes can lead to cancer-causing tumors.

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Types of Eye Cancer

Common cancer affecting different parts of the eye are:

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What are the Risk Factors?

Some of the common risk factors include:

Disclaimer:Having one or all of the below listed factors, does not necessarily mean it is Cancer. Get in touch with our Cancer Expert today to know more.

While the exact reason causing eye cancer is still unknown, doctors believe that alteration in healthy eye DNA causes cancer of the eyes. Mutation in the eye cells is a prime cause of eye melanoma.

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Stages of Eye Cancer

Staging is used to determine the size and spread of cancer. Staging and grading help doctors determine the treatment of cancer. Cancer is staged after complete diagnosis. One of the common staging methods is the TNM staging system.

TNM staging system means:

  • T-Stands for tumor and describes the size of the tumor along with its location and spread.
  • N- Stands for nodes and describes the spread of cancer in lymph nodes.
  • M- Stands for metastasis and describes the spread of cancer in different body parts.

The staging may differ depending on the cancer type. The details of staging can be explained by an eye specialist.

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Signs and Symptoms of Eye Cancer

Some of the common signs of eye cancer are:

In case of experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms, it is advised to consult a GP or optician at the earliest.

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Treatment of Eye Cancer

The treatment plan is designed after considering the diagnosis result, the patient’s age, overall health and preference. However, a few common procedures used to treat eye cancer are:

Furthermore, a treatment plan is curated for an individual depending on the cancer type, stage, patient’s age, medical history and overall health.

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What's New in Eye Cancer Research?

Several clinical trials and research are underway to find better diagnosis, treatment and life for patients with eye cancer.

The top three latest development are listed below:

  1. A clinical trial is underway looking at the role of liquid biopsy in the early diagnosis of eye cancer. Liquid biopsy may help doctors look at the tumor spread early on and provide better treatment to the patients.
  2. A team of researchers in the PROGENOM study are looking at the blood and tissue samples to gather more information that can help predict the prognosis and identify new treatments for uveal melanoma patients.
  3. Cancer Research UK is supporting a trial for targeted therapy that is looking at the use of selumetinib and paclitaxel for uveal melanoma. This trial is going to be beneficial for uveal melanoma patients whose cancer has spread elsewhere in the body.

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Early detection and treatment increase the survival rate of eye cancer patients. So, in case you are facing any of the signs of Eye Cancer, it is advised to get it checked at the earliest. Find your nearest expert today.

FAQs

If detected early, the 5-year survival rate is approximately 85%. However, survival rate is subject to change depending upon the cancer type, tumor size and location.

Apart from vision damage, eye tumors can spread and affect the optic nerve, the brain and the rest of the body. So, it is advised to get an early diagnosis and treatment.

Sometimes, opticians can detect irregularities in eyes during routine checkup. Therefore, it is recommended to visit a GP or optician if anything unusual is experienced related to eyesight or eye on the whole.

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