Brain tumor and cancer

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Actually my wife has passed away in brain tumor and cancer .Is it genetic I am worried about my son.

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Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Venkat Raghav

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello..... Most of brain tumors are not inherited.. Tumors in brain occurs due to abnormal uncontrolled growth of brain cells and supporting cells.. You should have mentioned type of cancer.. Don't worry about your son.. Go through her family members on this particular disease.

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