In Parkinson's Disease there is a decreased risk of cancer, except for melanoma. This study
specifically evaluated the risk of brain tumor in Parkinson's Disease. A brain tumour is a
growth of cells that multiplies in an uncontrollable way. It can be cancerous (malignant) or
non-cancerous (benign). The symptoms can include : severe headaches, seizures, nausea,
vomiting and drowsiness, mental or behavioural changes, progressive weakness on one side
of the body, vision problems, or speech problems.
For more information go to :
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/brain-tumours/Pages/Introduction.aspx
This extensive study involved nearly 3000 people with Parkinson's
Disease. The risk of developing a brain tumor was found to be
significantly higher in people with Parkinson's Disease. The risk of
developing a brain tumor was more than doubled. Benign brain
tumor exhibited a slightly higher risk. The risk developing a benign
brain tumor was even higher in females. An analysis of the age
groups found that mostly only those between 50 and 64 years old
had a higher risk of developing a brain tumor.
The researchers concluded that people with Parkinson's Disease are at a higher risk of
developing a brain tumor but that the exact underlying causes require further investigation.
Reference : Acta Neurologica Scandinavia [2016] 134 (2) : 148-153 (C.F.Tang, M.K.Lu,
C.H.Muo, C.H.Tsai, C.H.Kao)
Complete abstract : http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26508469
http://www.viartis.net/parkinsons.disease/news/161231.pdf mail@viartis.net
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