Baby May Lose Sight Due to Eye Cancer

A couple from Ukraine had a baby in the UK. The baby has a bad eye disease. The parents saw that the baby's eyes were crossed and had a white spot.
Stepan and Alina moved to the UK from Ukraine. They wanted a better life and a family. They had a baby boy named Bohdan after trying for a long time.
The couple was very happy when they had Bohdan.
The baby's eyes were crossed. Doctors saw a white spot in his eye when they took pictures with a flash.
The baby has a bad eye disease called retinoblastoma. He might lose his sight. The couple is very sad and worried.
Stepan and Alina saw that Bohdan's eyes were crossed.
Stepan said they saw something wrong with the baby's eyes. They thought it might be a small problem.
The doctors said the baby has a bad disease. The couple is very sad. They also got bad news about their family home in Ukraine.
The couple first saw a problem with the baby's eye in December.
Stepan said the white spot is not always visible. It can be seen when the light is right.
The baby was diagnosed with retinoblastoma.
Stepan said they lost everything in one day. The baby is fighting for his sight.
The baby is getting treatment in two hospitals. The doctors think the tumor is getting smaller.
Even if the baby gets better, he might not be able to see well.
Bohdan has aggressive eye cancer.
Stepan said the baby will have some sight, but they don't know how good it will be.
The couple is traveling a lot to get the baby the care he needs. Stepan has driven 4,000 miles since the diagnosis.
The parents are raising money to help with the baby's care. They are also trying to deal with the stress of the situation.
Stepan said it was hard to accept the situation, but they have to move forward.
The baby is still smiling and playing despite the treatment. This gives the parents strength.