Brain Cancer (cont.)
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- Brain Cancer Overview
- Brain Cancer Causes
- Brain Cancer Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Brain Cancer Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Brain Cancer - Symptoms at Onset of Disease
Brain Cancer Causes
As with tumors elsewhere in the body, the exact cause of most brain tumors is unknown. Genetic factors, various environmental toxins, radiation, and cigarette smoking have all been linked to cancers of the brain, but in most cases, no clear cause can be shown.
The following factors have been proposed as possible risk factors for primary brain tumors. Whether these factors actually increase the risk of a brain tumor is not known for sure.
- Radiation to the head
- An inherited (genetic) risk
- HIV infection
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Brain Cancer - Symptoms at Onset of Disease
The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:
The symptoms of brain cancer can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease?
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