Abstract
Author(s): Kabitha KK*, Moses Samuel Rajan, Karunakar Hegde, Sunil Koshyand Ashok Shenoy
Brain tumors are intracranial lesions that occupy space in the skull.Brain tumors are relatively rare but deadly cancers, and present challenges in the determination of risk factors in the population. These tumors are inherently difficult to cure because of their protected location in thebrain, with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy options carrying potentially lasting morbidity for patients and incomplete cure of the tumor.brain tumors are life threatening because the space inside the skull is limited, their growth increases intracranial pressure, and may cause edema, reduced blood flow, and displacement, with consequent degeneration, of healthy tissue that controls vital functions. Brain tumors are, in fact, the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in children and young adults.The development of methods to prevent or detect brain tumors at an early stage is extremely important to reduce damage to the brain from the tumor and the therapy. Developing effective prevention or early detection methods requires a deep understanding of the risk factors for brain tumors.
