National Cancer Institute brain tumor study in adults.

San Fernando Valley Business Journal › March 31, 2003

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Cancer Awareness - Risk for developing brain tumors

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National Cancer Institute brain tumor study in adults.

In 1994, researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) initiated a comprehensive study on the causes of brain tumors in adults. Because the causes of brain tumors are largely unknown, the scientists are evaluating a wide range of environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors that may influence the risk for developing brain tumors. These include:

* Cellular phone use;

* Occupational exposures, such as solvents, pesticides, lead, and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from electrical machinery;

* Family history of cancer;

* Dietary factors, including processed meats, artificial sweeteners, and vitamin and mineral supplements;

* Medical history ...

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