Using FamilySearch to Document Family History of Ovarian Cancer

How to Document Family History of Ovarian Cancer on FamilySearch

This guide will help you document your family's history of ovarian cancer using FamilySearch.

Step 1: Start a New Person or Find an Existing One

First, you need to either add a person who had ovarian cancer or locate them if they're already in the FamilySearch tree.

• If the person is deceased, start by adding them to the FamilySearch tree.
• If the person is already in the tree, navigate to their profile page.

Step 2: Add Important Information

On the profile page, add or verify essential information about the individual.

• Include their full name, birth date, and death date (if applicable).
• Add their parents, spouse, and children to establish family connections.

Step 3: Add the Medical Information

Add information about the ovarian cancer diagnosis to the person's profile.

• Go to the "Add Information" section of the profile.
• Add the diagnosis of ovarian cancer in the "Facts" section.
• Include the age at diagnosis and any other relevant medical details.

Step 4: Attach Sources

To make the information credible, attach sources to the person's profile.

• Click on "Sources" to add records, documents, or other evidence.
• Attach medical records, obituaries, or family histories that mention the ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Step 5: Add Notes

Use the "Notes" section to add additional information or context.

• Include details about the person's experience with ovarian cancer.
• Add information about treatments, outcomes, or any other relevant details.

Step 6: Connect Family Members

Ensure that all family members are connected in the FamilySearch tree.

• Verify that parents, siblings, children, and other relatives are linked to the person with ovarian cancer.
• This will help identify potential patterns of inheritance.

Step 7: Collaborate

Collaborate with other family members to gather more information.

• Share the person's profile with other family members and ask them to contribute information or sources.
• Work together to build a comprehensive family history of ovarian cancer.