Brain Tumor Facts

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Unlike the first and third fastest growing causes (lung cancer and melanoma), no behavioral change has been shown to reduce the risk. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>“Benign” brain tumors may be as debilitating as those that are malignant. Benign brain tumors may recur and may result in death. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Because of their location at the control center for thought, emotion and physical function, brain tumors are difficult to treat, and often severely compromise the quality of life. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Brain tumor research is underfunded and the public, in general, is unaware of the magnitude of the problem.  The cure rate for most brain tumors is significantly lower than that for most other types of cancer. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>There are over 120 different types of brain tumors, making effective treatment even more complicated.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Currently, brain tumors cannot be prevented because their cause is still unknown.  Brain tumors do not discriminate - everyone is susceptible!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>__________________________________________</B></div> <div> <B>The Brain Tumor Society is driven by these facts and remains committed to our mission: find a cure for brain tumors by funding research, support all individuals affected by a brain tumor diagnosis, and educating the public and healthcare professionals about the prevalence and devastating impact of this disease.</B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>