What Causes Brain Cancer?
Exposure to vinyl chloride is known to cause brain cancer. Vinyl chloride is a toxic chemical compound frequently used in manufacturing. It is a combustible, colorless gas. Vinyl chloride is also known as chloroethene, chloroethylene, and ethylene monochloride. A known human carcinogen, vinyl chloride can cause liver cancer, angiosarcoma, and other health problems in people who are exposed to it. People are exposed to vinyl chloride by either breathing in air containing vinyl chloride or consuming water contaminated with it. Other Causes of Brain Cancer Genetic mutations and inherited diseases that are associated with brain tumors include the following: • pituitary adenoma • patients with a history of melanoma, lung, breast, colon, or kidney cancer Symptoms of Brain Tumors There are many symptoms of brain tumors. The symptoms will depend on the part of the brain the tumor is located. The most common symptoms of brain tumors are: • nausea • vomiting • headaches • behavioral and emotiona
