BRAIN CANCER

Out of every one hundred cancer cases, only about three are related to the brain or nervous systems in Hispanic males.

This number is less than one for Hispanic females.

However, about three percent of cancer related deaths among Hispanics can be attributed to cancer of the brain of nervous system. This number is the same for males and females.

There are many different cancers that fall into this category.

Below are some links you may find useful.

American Cancer Society - Cancer Facts and Figures 2003-2005

National Cancer Institute - Brain Cancer Page