Study Shows Troops That Sustain Serious Brain Injuries Have Higher Risk of Brain Cancer
Figures show that brain cancer occurs in less than 1% of the population in America. At least one-third of individuals diagnosed with primary brain cancer tumors survive for at least five years. Those with glioblastoma, a common type of brain cancer, have about a 14% chance of living an additional five years. This is dependent on the age of diagnosis, however. While what causes brain cancer is still unknown, scientists theorize that exposure to ionized radiation may be linked to this illness. Now, new research has found that veterans who experience head injuries have a heightened risk of developing brain…
