Study Finds Strong Link Between Hormone Drug, Growth of Brain Tumors
A new study has found that a drug that is commonly used to hormonally treat conditions such as prostate cancer, early puberty and excessive hair growth may be linked to a heightened risk of meningioma. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of Bristol who collaborated with researchers at the National University of Singapore and the University of Cambridge. The findings were published in “Scientific Reports.” Meningioma is a common type of brain tumor that is typically benign and slow growing. These tumors are known to trigger disability by squeezing or compressing the adjacent vessels and nerves…