Impact of an education program on late diagnosis of retinoblastoma in Honduras.

Background: In developed countries, more than 90% of children with retinoblastoma present with limited-stage disease and are cured; however, in countries with limited resources, like Honduras, most patients present with advanced disease and cure rates are less than 50%. Early diagnosis is necessary to improve the survival of children with retinoblastoma in these countries.

Procedure: We describe the preliminary results of a retinoblastoma education program linked to a national vaccination campaign in Honduras.