Brain & Spinal Cord Cancers

Causes & Prevention

What Does It Mean When Medical Experts Say "Race" Is A Risk Factor For Certain Diseases?

Editor's Note:

"Race" is sometimes mentioned as a risk factor in the development of certain cancers and a number of other diseases. When you read this in a discussion about an illness, note that the explanation seldom refers to anything biological. Instead, it usually refers to behavior, such as eating habits. The kinds of behavior usually mentioned as risk factors are culturally determined. They are not genetic or biological.

The Cause Of Spinal Tumors Is Still Unknown, But There Are Things To Watch Out For

According to the Mayo Clinic, the cause of spinal tumors is still something of a mystery. Spinal tumors often contain a number of abnormal genes, but in many cases, researchers don't know what causes these genetic alterations.

Risk Factors for Developing Brain Cancer

Because doctors don't know exactly what causes primary brain tumors, it's difficult to pinpoint risk factors. In rare cases, brain tumors strike several members of a family, suggesting heredity may be a risk factor. But this accounts for only a fraction of cases.

Causes of Primary and Secondary Brain Tumors

According to the Mayo Clinic, doctors generally divide brain tumors into two categories to explain where or how they originate: Primary and Secondary.

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European Study Shows Aspartame Causes Cancer In Rats - US FDA Taking A Look

The US FDA is issued the following statement on May 8, 2006, in response to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) press release on its review of the long-term carcinogenicity study of aspartame conducted by the European Ramazzini Foundation (ERF).

Formaldehyde and Cancer: questions and answers

Formaldehyde and Cancer: Questions and Answers
(Reviewed: 07/30/2004) - This fact sheet discusses formaldehyde and its possible association with cancer and includes resources for more information.