Brain Cancer: Causes and EffectsGenetic diseases have existed for centuries, yet scientists have only begun researching these hereditary and genetic nightmares in the last 100 years (Freedman 2). They range from hemophilia to yellow nail syndrome and have different causes, effects and treatments for each. Cancer is a recently discovered genetic disease that has affected millions of people around the world. A particularly deadly type of cancer is brain cancer, this mutation can have dangerous effects on a human's mind and body. This disease can affect anyone, regardless of age or ethnicity. Brain cancer can affect anyone. In 2013, approximately 4,300 children under the age of 20 will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor, of which 3,050 will be under the age of 15 (quote). It can affect people physically and mentally, and not all types of brain cancer are the same. The causes, effects, and treatment of brain cancer can take a toll on a human's mind and body. One of the causes of brain cancer is a genetic mutation in a human's DNA. Like all tumors, brain cancer is caused by a clump of cells called a tumor (Freedman 3). These cancers are caused by a mutation in a cell's DNA that causes it to reproduce at a faster rate (Freedman 3). Because cells reproduce faster than they die, a clump of cells, or a tumor, forms, eventually leading to cancer (Freedman 3). If the tumor goes undetected for a prolonged period of time it can spread to other parts of the brain and body (Freedman 4). Therefore, one of the causes of brain cancer is a tumor located in any part of the brain. Subsequently, other cancers can be caused by unhealthy habits such as smoking or drinking, brain cancer… middle of paper… are used to kill cancer cells (citation). Additionally, if a tumor has not infected anything vital, it can be removed by brain surgery (quote). There are also medical prescriptions that are used to eliminate some symptoms (quote). This genetic disease affects millions of people every day, they are family, neighbors and friends and without a voice this disease will not have a complete cure. In conclusion, brain cancer and its treatments have physical and mental causes and effects on the human body. Works Cited Freedman, Jeri. Brain cancer: current and emerging trends in detection and treatment. New York: Rosen, 2009. Print.Ehrlich, Steven D. “Brain Cancer.” University of Maryland Medical Center. Np, April 6, 2012. Web. March 23, 2014. “Brain Tumor Statistics.” Brain tumor symptoms, treatment, support, research. Np, nd Web. March 23. 2014