EYE CANCER

WHAT IS EYE CANCER?

• It is uncommon
• There is many types of cancer
• Melanoma is the most common eye cancer

EYE CANCER

• Eye cancer is a general term used
• To describe many types of tumors that occur
• In various parts of the eye.

EYE CANCER

• It occurs when cells in or around the eye
• Change and grow uncontrollably, forming
• A mass called a tumor.

WHAT CAUSES EYE CANCER?

• The exact case of eye cancer is not know.
• But scientist have found that the desease
• Is linked with some other condition.
• A great deal of research is being done to learn more
• about the causes.

TREATMENT

• After an eye cancer is found and staged, your cancer
• Team will discuss your treatment options with you
• Depending on the type and stage of the cancer

TREATMENT OPTIONS

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Laser therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted therapy

WORK CITED

• Cancer.org
• Cancer.net

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