Risk Factors
These factors increase your chance of developing brain tumors:
- Radiation
- Immune system dysfunction
- Family history of rare types of cancer
Any cancer throughout the body can spread to the brain. The following is a list of the most common tumors that may spread to the brain at some point:
- Lung cancer
- Breast cancer
- Malignant melanomas
- Gastrointestinal tract cancer
- Kidney cancer
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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