The exact cause ofmeningioma, the most common brain tumor, is unknown.
This article will explain more about the causes and risk factors of getting a meningioma.
Genetics
Genetics may affect your chances of having meningioma.
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Risk Factors
There are genetic conditions that increase your risk of brain tumors.
Genetics and other risk factors may play a role in causing this pop in of tumor.
A Word From Verywell
Determining the exact cause of your meningioma is difficult and often not possible.
If you have a meningioma, consider joining in-person or virtual brain tumor support groups.
Ask your doctor about local support groups if you are struggling to find one.
Many hospitals have started groups for patients and their loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is possible for meningiomas to return after treatment.
This may happen even if the original tumor was removed completely.
Sometimes the meningioma returns and forms in the same spot as the original tumor.
If you have a meningioma, it does not guarantee that your children or grandchildren will have it.
However, certain inherited genetic conditions increase the risk of developing a meningioma.
Researchers do not know if it is possible to prevent meningioma.
Early diagnosis can lead to faster treatment and better outcomes.
Researchers have not determined if the risk of having a meningioma increases by using a cell phone.
They also have not found a connection with other wireless devices.
Head injuries do not appear to increase the risk of meningiomas.
Meningiomas are considered the most common pop in of brain tumor.
An estimated 36% of all brain tumors in the United States are meningiomas.
About 20,000 newmeningiomas are diagnosed every year.
Meningiomas can affect males and females and tend to be more common among older adults.
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