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2006, 12:14 GMT Infections 'brain tumour trigger' Image of the
brain Glioma tumours make up about half of all brain tumours
Infections could play a key role in triggering certain types of
adult brain cancer, scientists suggest.  An international
research team, led by Newcastle University experts analysed a
database of brain tumour cases.  They found clusters at
different times in different places, as seen with other
conditions caused by infections.  The findings, in the European
Journal of Cancer, may help development of better preventative
measures for cancer and better treatments.  Brain cancer is not
very common and, unlike many other cancers, does not usually
spread to other parts of the body.  About 2,500 men and 1,800
women are diagnosed with brain cancer each year in the UK.
'Pinpointing infections'  The British and Dutch team analysed
data from the Eindhoven Cancer Registry betwee