what are the risk factors for glioblastoma?
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People who have undergone radiation therapy as a treatment for leukemia, fungal infections of the scalp or previous cancers of the brain have an elevated risk of developing glioblastoma. Other risk factors include being male, being 50 years of age or older and having chromosomal abnormalities on chromosome 10 or 17.
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Tobacco use. The most common risk factor is cigarette smoking, although smoking cigars and pipes can also raise the risk of developing bladder cancer. Smokers are 4 to 7 times more likely to develop bladder cancer than nonsmokers.
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['Exposure to cancer-causing agents. ... ', 'Smoking. ... ', 'History of radiation therapy or chemotherapy. ... ', 'Myelodysplastic syndromes. ... ', 'Rare genetic syndromes. ... ', 'Family history.']
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['Smoking. ... ', 'Increasing age. ... ', 'Being white. ... ', 'Being a man. ... ', 'Exposure to certain chemicals. ... ', 'Previous cancer treatment. ... ', 'Chronic bladder inflammation. ... ', 'Personal or family history of cancer.']
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Family history. About 5% of brain tumors may be linked to hereditary genetic factors or conditions, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome, neurofibromatosis, nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, Turcot syndrome, and von Hippel-Lindau disease.
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['Being a Woman. Just being a woman is the biggest risk factor for developing breast cancer. ... ', 'Genetics. ... ', 'Certain Breast Changes. ... ', 'Pregnancy History. ... ', 'Using HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) ... ', 'Light Exposure at Night. ... ', 'Exposure to Chemicals in Cosmetics. ... ', 'Exposure to Chemicals in Plastic.']
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['Risk Factors Section Menu. Age. Alcohol. Chronic Inflammation. Common Cancer Myths and Misconceptions. Diet. Hormones. Immunosuppression. Infectious Agents. Obesity. Sunlight. Tobacco.', 'Genetics.']
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['Smoking. Smoking increases the risk of developing renal cell carcinoma (RCC). ... ', 'Obesity. People who are very overweight have a higher risk of developing RCC. ... ', 'High blood pressure. ... ', 'Family history of kidney cancer. ... ', 'Workplace exposures. ... ', 'Gender. ... ', 'Race. ... ', 'Certain medicines.']
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['High Blood Pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading cause of stroke and the most significant controllable risk factor. ... ', 'Smoking. ... ', 'Diabetes. ... ', 'Diet. ... ', 'Physical Inactivity. ... ', 'Obesity. ... ', 'High Blood Cholesterol. ... ', 'Carotid Artery Disease.']
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['Older age. ... ', 'African-American race. ... ', 'A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps. ... ', 'Inflammatory intestinal conditions. ... ', 'Inherited syndromes that increase colon cancer risk. ... ', 'Family history of colon cancer. ... ', 'Low-fiber, high-fat diet. ... ', 'A sedentary lifestyle.']
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The RRs for drinkers versus non-drinkers were 0.93 (95% CI 0.81-1.07) for glioma and 0.71 (95% CI 0.45-1.12) for meningioma. Conclusions: Alcohol drinking does not appear to be associated with adult brain cancer, though a potential effect of high doses deserves further study.
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Glioblastoma is a tumor that starts in the brain. It affects glial cells, which are glue-like cells that surround neurons. And glioblastoma tumors are especially hard to treat because they aren't contained in a defined mass with clear borders.
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['Gallstones. This is the most common risk factor. ... ', 'Female gender. ... ', 'Older age. ... ', 'Ethnicity. ... ', 'Carcinogens. ... ', 'Obesity. ... ', 'Gallbladder polyps. ... ', 'Chronic typhoid and paratyphoid infection.']
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Age is the greatest risk factor for developing cancer. 60% of people who have cancer are 65 or older.
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Cancer risk factor facts* The most common risk factors for cancer include aging, tobacco, sun exposure, radiation exposure, chemicals and other substances, some viruses and bacteria, certain hormones, family history of cancer, alcohol, poor diet, lack of physical activity, or being overweight.
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Cancer risk factors include exposure to chemicals or other substances, as well as certain behaviors. They also include things people cannot control, like age and family history. A family history of certain cancers can be a sign of a possible inherited cancer syndrome.
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['Older age.', 'A personal or family history of cancer.', 'Using tobacco.', 'Obesity.', 'Alcohol.', 'Some types of viral infections, such as human papillomavirus (HPV)', 'Specific chemicals.', 'Exposure to radiation, including ultraviolet radiation from the sun.']