=Cancer= ==Please only add Geni profiles for those who died of cancer to this "umbrella" project if the more specific form of cancer is not known . If it "is" known but not currently a Geni project - start one or leave a message in the Cause of Death Projects needed??? discussion.== In 2015, there will be an estimated 1,658,370 new cancer cases diagnosed and 589,430 cancer deaths in the US. ===...
If Leukemia was the primary cause of death, please add them to this project== Tags: Leukemia, cause of death, blood cancer, blood disease, abnormal white blood cells, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Leukemia (American English) or leukaemia (British English) /luːˈkiːmiːə/ is a group of ca...
Lung cancer , also known as carcinoma of the lung or pulmonary carcinoma, is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung by process of metastasis into nearby tissue or other parts of the body. Most cancers that start in the lung, known as primary lung cancers, are carcinomas that derive from e...
A brain tumor or intracranial neoplasm occurs when abnormal cells form within the brain. There are two main types of tumors: malignant or cancerous tumors and benign tumors. Cancerous tumors can be divided into primary tumors that start within the brain, and secondary tumors that have spread from somewhere else, known as brain metastasis tumors. All types of brain tumors may produce symptoms th...
This project is for people who died from Cancer Not Otherwise Specified (i.e. "died of cancer") OR the Primary site is unknown.===== If you know the origin / site of the cancer, please add the person to THAT project. === Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP) is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the body but the place the cancer began is not known. Cancers are named base...
Prostate cancer , also known as carcinoma of the prostate, is the development of cancer in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however, some grow relatively quickly. The cancer cells may spread from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly the bones and lymph nodes. It may initially cause no symptoms. In later stages it can...
Add people to this project who have this diagnosis or no specific cancer site (Cancer of Unknown Primary Site). Otherwise please add them to the specific cancer listed (or to both projects).== Project tags: Adenocarcinoma, cause of death, cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, colorectal cancer, mucus-secreting glands, ductal carcinoma, carcinoma, Adenocarci...
Pancreatic cancer arises when cells in the pancreas, a glandular organ behind the stomach, begin to multiply out of control and form a mass. These cancer cells have the ability to invade other parts of the body. There are a number of types of pancreatic cancer. The most common, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, accounts for about 85% of cases, and the term "pancreatic cancer" is sometimes used to refe...
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is cancer developing from the lining of the stomach. ===** Stomach cancer usually begins in the mucus-producing cells that line the stomach. This type of cancer is called adenocarcinoma.* Early symptoms may include heartburn, upper abdominal pain, nausea and loss of appetite. * Later signs and symptoms may include weight loss, yellow skin, vomiting,...
Colorectal cancer (also known as colon cancer, rectal cancer, or bowel cancer) is the development of cancer in the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). It is due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Signs and symptoms may include blood in the stool, a change in bowel movements, weight loss, and feeling tired all the tim...
Liver cancer or hepatic cancer (from the Greek hēpar, meaning liver) is a cancer that originates in the liver. Liver tumors are discovered on medical imaging equipment (often by accident) or present themselves symptomatically as an abdominal mass, abdominal pain, yellow skin, nausea or liver dysfunction.The leading cause of liver cancer is cirrhosis due to either hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or al...
A bone tumor , (also spelled bone tumour), is a neoplastic growth of tissue in bone. Abnormal growths found in the bone can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).Average five year survival in the United States after being diagnosed with bone and joint cancer is 67%. jump back to* Cancer ** death by natural causes *** Cause of death portal >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>this project is in...
Liver Failure Definitions: Liver failure occurs when large parts of the liver become damaged beyond repair and the liver is no longer able to function. Located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, the liver and gallbladder are interconnected by ducts known as the biliary tract, which drains into the first segment of the small intestine (the duodenum). Although the liver and gallbladder pa...
Lymphoma is any of a group of blood cell tumors that develop from lymphatic cells. The name often refers to just the cancerous ones rather than all such tumors. Symptoms may include enlarged lymph nodes, fever, drenching sweats, weight loss, itching, and feeling tired. The enlarged lymph nodes are usually painless. The sweats are most common at night.There are dozens of subtypes of lymphomas. T...
Breast cancer is cancer that develops from breast tissue. Signs of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, fluid coming from the nipple, or a red scaly patch of skin. In those with distant spread of the disease, there may be bone pain, swollen lymph nodes, shortness of breath, or yellow skin.Risk factors for developing breast cancer includ...
Please add profiles for those who have or have died of Multiple Myeloma.=== Multiple myeloma is a cancer formed by malignant plasma cells . Normal plasma cells, a type of white blood cell, are found in the bone marrow and are an important part of the immune system. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow , & is a form of bone marrow cancer. Plasma cells normally prod...
Ovarian cancer is a cancer that forms in an ovary. It results in abnormal cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. When this process begins, there may be no or only vague symptoms. Symptoms become more noticeable as the cancer progresses. These symptoms may include bloating, pelvic pain, abdominal swelling, and loss of appetite, among others. Common areas to w...
People who died of Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)== Cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer is a form of cancer that is composed of mutated epithelial cells (or cells showing characteristics of epithelial differentiation) that originate in the bile ducts which drain bile from the liver into the small intestine. Other biliary tract cancers include gallbladder cancer and cancer of the ampul...
These cancers (carcinomas) start in the cells that line all parts of the nose, sinuses, mouth, throat and larynx.===* Other types of cancer can also be located in the head and neck region, but the diagnosis and treatment are much different. Specific information about brain tumors , esophageal cancer , eye cancer , parathyroid cancer , sarcoma , and thyroid cancer is available in other guides on...
Skin Cancer Skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- often start as changes to your skin. They can be new growths or precancerous lesions -- changes that are not cancer but could become cancer over time. An estimated 40% to 50% of fair-skinned people who live to be 65 will develop at least one skin cancer. Learn to spot the early warning signs. Sk...
Please do NOT add profiles to this UMBRELLA project for Autoimmune diseases.== ===Please add profiles to the project in the Cause of Death portal if an Autoimmune disease was the PRIMARY cause of death.======Please add profiles to the specific disease in the Medical Portal otherwise.=== Please see this discussion: Cause of Death Projects needed??? if you do not see a project for an Autoimmune D...
Amputation is the loss or removal of a body part such as a finger, toe, hand, foot, arm or leg by trauma, medical illness or surgery. *As a surgical measure, it is used often to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such as malignancy or gangrene or the result of an accident. In some cases, it is carried out on individuals as a preventive surgery for such problems. * A special...
Throat cancer refers to cancerous tumors that develop in your throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx) or tonsils.Your throat is a muscular tube that begins behind your nose and ends in your neck. Throat cancer most often begins in the flat cells that line the inside of your throat.Your voice box sits just below your throat and is also susceptible to throat cancer. The voice box is made of cartilag...
Melanoma , also known as malignant melanoma, is a type of cancer that develops from the pigment-containing cells known as melanocytes. Melanomas typically occur in the skin but may rarely occur in the mouth, intestines, or eye. In women they most commonly occur on the legs, while in men they are most common on the back. Sometimes they develop from a mole with concerning changes including an inc...
This is an umbrella project for Digestive disorders. == ===Please do NOT add profiles to this project UNLESS there is no other disorder that seem to fit.===* If a project is needed for the Cause of Death portal & isn't listed, please see: Cause of Death Projects needed??? * If a project for the Medical portal & isn't listed, please see: Medical Portal project--Needs, questions, concerns & relat...