| Cancer can occur in any part of the Brain or Spinal Cord. Cancer cells are abnormal cells that divide too frequently and without any order. The causes of central nervous system tumors are not known. In addition, scientists cannot explain why Brain Tumors develop in healthy adults. Certain factors have been identified that may increase someone's chance of developing a Brain Tumor. Consider the following information; workers in certain industries such as oil refining, rubber manufacturing, and drug manufacturing industries have higher rates of select types of
Brain Tumors. Researchers are also studying families in which multiple members have developed the same type of Brain Tumor to see whether heredity plays a role. Researchers are also looking at the connection between viral infections and exposure to radiation as a cause of Brain Tumors. There is no research to suggest that injuries to the head cause or increase anyone's risk for developing a Brain Tumor. Because most patients diagnosed with a Brain Tumor have no identifiable risk factors, it is believed that Brain Tumors are the result of many factors working together. |
