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My brother in law had the above-mentioned brain tumor and is now deceased.  He went through all treatments and unfortuntely lost his battle 1 year later.  My question is, is this hereditary.  His unlce on his Mom's side has now also been diagnosed with the same brain tumor.  My brother in law was 44 when diagnosed & his uncle is 68.  My conern is will his children have to have MRI's to look for any early signs of this cancer.

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The causes of malignant brain tumors are completely unknown. The general concensus at present is that there are no hereditary factors involved. I do not KNOW if that is true. This situation may be a coincidence. But on the other hand his drs. should be made aware of the situation and direct their efforts accordingly.

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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.

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I`m a doctor of medicine and specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have a long time experience of these tumours.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, educated and trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 . I have no restrictions on the number of questions there. I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer.

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