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Article: Why brain tumors are on the increase - and why you might not need to panic.(Health & Fitness)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- July 9, 2001
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Byline: Lorilyn Rackl Daily Herald Health Writer
We hear about brain tumors taking the lives of well-known personalities such as film critic Gene Siskel, and more recently, sportscaster Tim Weigel.
We hear about the mysterious and deadly brain cancer cluster that plagued BP Amoco's research center in Naperville.
We hear reports that brain tumor cases are increasing, and we hear plenty of speculation about the reasons why, from NutraSweet and cell phones to fluoride in the water.
We hear all of this, and we get scared.
After all, the brain is what makes us who we are. It lets us experience emotions. It's the keeper of our ...