<strong>Brain Cancer Causes - Who is at Risk?</strong>

Brain Cancer Causes are currently unknown to human knowledge. Even the use of cell phones or a head injury may lead to Brain Cancer. In United States, 1 among 5000 is believed to have Brain cancer.

Brain Cancer Causes – Reasons believed to lead are


1. Use of Cell phones

This is yet to be proved. However there are implications that suggest lesser exposure to cell phone radiation. Restricted use of cell phones is recommended.

2. Cancer in other parts of the body
They are called Metastatic Brain Cancer. About 25% of Cancer in other parts of the body spread to Brain.

3. Head injuries
Head injuries may lead to Brain cancer.

4. Exposure to Certain Chemicals

• Acrylonitrile

Exposure to Acrylonitrile may lead to Brain cancer. Employees of Plastic and textile industries are at risk.

• Radiation

Those who are exposed to nuclear radiation are at risk.

• Vinyl Chloride

Exposure to Vinyl Chloride may lead to Brain cancer.

• Formaldehyde

Pathologists and Embalmers who are exposed to formaldehyde may face the risk of Brain cancer.

5. Race

Chances of Brain Cancer are high in White than other races.

6. Gender

Men are at higher risk than women.

7. Age

People of older age are at higher risk. Age group 70 or above have higher risk.

8. Genetic irregularities

People who have a family history of Gliomas are at higher risk. Recent studies imply Genetic irregularities play an important role in Cancer formation.