Bile duct cancer

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Hello I just wanted to add my story, I’m 52 years old lady and was diagnosed with stage 4 bile duct cancer with mets to lymph nodes in April 2024. I had right sided tummy ache for around 7months which I put down to stress due to a very close family bereavement. After being seen in A+E and going through the system was told I had stage 4 bile duct cancer with mets to my lymph nodes, and they gave me weeks and months to live. As you can imagine this came as a huge shock to me and my family, but I’m still here and feeling really well. I have had a few bumps in the road, I got pancreatitis from the immunotherapy and Sepsis from my PICC line. But I recovered from these and continue to do well with my treatment which I have sailed through. I believe a very positive attitude has also helped and I have no intention of dying anytime soon.

  • Positive mental attitude is everything

    • Love and Wishes to all at MacMillans and to everyone else involved in recovery.
  • Thank you so much for sharing your positive story.  It’s a great boost to others in the same situation.  Wishing you all the best, keep positive and stay well. xx

  • How lovely to read this.  It has given me some hope after being diagnosed 3 days ago.  I'm really pleased for you that you're still here to share this with us. 

  • Hello, I have just been given the news this week that I have stage 4 bile duct cancer which has spread to my lymph nodes. The consultant has said that due to the position of the tumour they are not able to operate and have suggested chemotherapy and immunotherapy as my treatment plan.They have given me months to live, this news is devastating for me and my family, it was so unexpected and such a shock.
    Thank you for sharing your story, you have given me hope, I am 58 and I have a wonderful family and grandchildren that I have every intention of being with for as long as possible. 
    Wishing you and your family all the best.