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Would it be unusual for two siblings to both have brain tumors?

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No.: In the sense that no brain tumor is "normal", it would not be "normal" for siblings to both have brain tumors. There are some inherited / genetic syndromes that run in certain families, and in those rare situations, it might be possible for family members to develop brain tumors. Hope that this helps.

Answered 5/12/2013

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