Compassionate Allowance Disorders Archives - Page 3 of 4

Aplastic Anemia

January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Definition Aplastic anemia (AA) is a rare blood disorder that occurs when the body’s bone marrow does not make enough new cells to replenish blood cells. Although “anemia” usually refers to low red blood cell counts, in AA, white blood cell and platelet counts also are low. “Aplastic” refers to the…

Glioblastoma Multiforme

January 9, 2015January 9, 2015 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Definition Glioblastoma is a fast-growing type of tumor found in the brain or spinal cord. It is a type of astrocytoma and is the most malignant of the astrocytomas. These tumors arise from astrocytes, which are a type of cell found in the brain. These cells make up the supportive…

Mixed Dementia

January 9, 2015 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Definition Mixed dementia is not a single condition, but the combination of two or more disorders, at least one of which is termed a dementia. There are a number of possible combinations, the most common being the combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. To be considered to have mixed dementia,…

Anaplastic adrenal cancer

January 6, 2015 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Definition Anaplastic adrenal cancer, also known as adrenal carcinoma and adrenocortical cancer, is an uncommon malignancy that affects the adrenal glands of your body. Unlike many other types of adrenal cancer, it is not associated with the overproduction of hormones. Since anaplastic adrenal tumors do not produce hormones, the condition…

Astrocytoma – Grades III and IV

January 6, 2015January 6, 2015 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Definition Astrocytomas are a type of tumor that affects the brain. These tumors arise from astrocytes, which are a type of cell found in the brain. These cells make up the supportive tissue of the brain. Astrocytomas can form in the cerebellum, cerebrum, central areas of the brain, brain stem,…

Acute Leukemia

January 6, 2015January 6, 2015 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Definition Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, causing a large number of white blood cells to be produced. The white blood cells accumulate in the blood, and the high concentration of these cells interferes with the production of normal blood cells. As the…

Adrenal Cancer

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Definition Adrenal cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the small, triangular glands located on top of your kidneys (adrenal glands). Your kidneys are located deep inside the upper part of your abdomen. Adrenal glands produce hormones that give instructions to virtually every organ and tissue in your body.…

Carcinoma of Unknown Primary

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Definition A carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the cells that line the inside or outside of a body organ. There are different types of carcinomas, the two most common being squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP) is a condition where cancer cells are found…

Stomach Cancer

December 31, 2014December 31, 2014 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Definition Stomach cancer is cancer that occurs in the muscular sac located in the upper middle of your abdomen, just below your ribs. Your stomach receives and holds the food you eat and then helps to break down and digest it. Other terms for stomach cancer include gastric cancer, gastric…

Angiosarcoma

December 31, 2014December 31, 2014 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

DefinitionAngiosarcoma is a rare cancer of the inner lining of the blood vessels and can occur in any area of your body. It most commonly affects the skin, breast, liver, spleen, and deep tissue. When it occurs in the skin, it usually affects the scalp and face. Approximately 25 percent…

« Previous 1 2 3 4 Next »