Question 1

any new meds or treatments for astrocytic brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

Clinical trials: There are several new meds that are in clinical trials for the highest grade astrocytic brain tumors (gbm). The rtog groups run several clinical trials testing out different medications. There are also some multicenter trials for vaccines against the gbm. Finally, novocure is a recently fda approved option for the treatment of recurrent high grade astrocytic tumors. It uses electric field therapy.

Question 2

please tell me what causes brain tumors to form?

Accepted Answer

No one knows: The cause of most cancers is unknown. So ity is more an accident of nature..Or simply bad luck.

Question 3

what could cause a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Tumor origins: Brain tumors, like any neoplasms in the body, can be induced by an interplay of genetic and environmental factors.  In other words, there are inherited predispositions in some cases.  One environmental factors known to induce some brain tumors is radiation exposure.  Unfortunately, there is much that we still do not know about how these tumors start.

Question 4

what is the causes of brain tumor?

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Brain Tumors: Primary brain tumors arise from mutations in cells, caused by exposure to radiation
family history of certain genetic disorders like neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, von hippel-lindau disease, and li-fraumeni syndrome, having a compromised immune system (more so associated with CNS lymphomas and people infected with aids). Secondary brain tumors spread from lung, breast, or other sites.

Question 5

are brain tumors causes of headaches?

Accepted Answer

Yes sometimes: Brain tumors can cause headaches sometimes but they are not the commonest cause of headaches. The probability of them being the cause of a headaches in an otherwise normal person is low.

Question 6

can cell phone use cause brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

U.S C.D.C. says...: In the last 15 years, hundreds of research studies have investigated whether health problems can be linked to cell phone use. Some of these studies have suggested the possibility that long-term, high cell phone use may be linked to certain types of brain cancer. These studies do not establish this link definitively. Scientists will need to conduct more studies to learn more about possible risks.

Question 7

what can cause a brain tumor in humans?

Accepted Answer

Etiology of tumors: Exposure to Radiation is the only definite risk factor for all types of brain tumors ( meningiomas and gliomas)
History of previous cancers during childhood ( leukemias, lymphomas)
Genetic conditions such Neurofibromatosis type 1 and 2
Tuberous sclerosis, Li Fraumeni, Von hippel Lindau,Turcot ,Turner and Grolin Syndromes
AIDS
power lines, cell phones , hair dye and smoking not proven as causes.

Question 8

can cell phones really cause brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

U.S.  C.D.C. says...: In the last 15 years, hundreds of research studies have investigated whether health problems can be linked to cell phone use. Some of these studies have suggested the possibility that long-term, high cell phone use may be linked to certain types of brain cancer. These studies do not establish this link definitively. Scientists  need to conduct more studies to learn more about this possible risk.

Question 9

would a brain tumor cause one little symptom only?

Accepted Answer

Certainly...: Depending on where it's located, how big it is, and if it's causing swelling.  Tumors in the brain can be present without any symptoms at all.

Question 10

can fluid on the brain cause brain tumors or kill you?

Accepted Answer

No and yes: 'fluid on the brain', or hydrocephalus, is sometimes caused by brain tumors, but is not a cause of such tumors.  Hydrocephalus, if untreated, can sometimes be fatal, and otherwise it can cause severe neurological problems.

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