Study Finds Link Between Head Injuries and Elevated Brain Cancer Risk
A recent study conducted at Mass General Brigham has found a potential link between head injuries and an elevated risk of developing brain cancer. The researchers analyzed data collected from over 75,000 people with traumatic brain injuries that ranged from mild to severe between 2000 and 2024, and discovered that patients with a history of suffering traumatic brain injury (TBI) were more likely to develop malignant brain tumors compared to patients who had not experienced traumatic brain injuries in the past. Sometimes referred to as intracranial injuries, TBIs occur when external mechanical forces such as rapid deceleration or acceleration, shock…
