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Expert: Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. - 2/5/2004


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How is a brain tumor Formed? What is the difference between a Brain Cist and a Tumor? I know someone with a Cist and he cannot die from it but he has to take precautions like staying away from flashing lights and has to wear a jacket alot, I heard that has something to do with it but I do not know. Thank you

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A cyst is also a kind of tumour but a benign one, not a malignant one like cancer. A malignant brain tumour kills very often like many cancers. For more information look up "The Merck Manual on The Web". It is very good, it is free and any search engine will find it.

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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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