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Butterfly of LifeŽ supports Brain Cancer with a gray diamond. Most brain tumors come from cancers that started somewhere else in the body and spread, or metastasized, to the brain. Primary brain tumors can start in any of the different types of tissues or cells within the brain or spinal cord. Some tumors contain a mixture of cell types. The majority of brain tumors are not associated with any risk factors. Most brain tumors simply happen for no apparent reason. However environment, immune system disorders and family history can increase the risk of a brain tumor. Visit the Amercian Cancer Society to learn more about Brain Cancer. |