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Hi there - my mum (age 60) very sadly got diagnosed with terminal cholangiocarcinoma just before Christmas and is due to start on Gem/Cis chemo on the 12 January. The news is shocking as she's led such a healthy life and we are determined to seek further...
Hi all my Nan has been diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma after ongoing investigations since November, very poorly managed at my hospital and have a PALs complaint in place due to this. Basically cannot have chemo as bloods show liver failure and...
I took my mum to A&E on Wednesday because she was jaundiced. She has a large gallstone so assumed it was something to do with that. Fast forward two days later (Friday) and the consultant has phoned my dad and myself to come over and meet with her. We...
Hi All, My body was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma in 2021 and I had a whipple surgery and underwent chemo for 6 months and immunotherapy for 2 years. I am currently in remission but have been feeling this strange pain (since surgery for almost 3...
Hi my mum is terminal bile duct and lung cancer has 6months left of year giving in the hands of St Peters Hospice now said there is nothing they can do I'm caring for my mum and I'm just wondering has anyone experience of the last couple of months what...
My lovely mam was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in September. They tried several times to insert a stent but were unsuccessful due to blockage. They inserted a drain which helped initially but then the bag stayed empty so consultant removed it. Initially...
I was diagnosed with Bile Duct Cancer in October and had stents done in December, just waiting for next step. Having another scan done in March and waiting to see if they are going to do chemo.
Hello this all seems very surreal at the moment as my beloved dad only got his diagnosis today. He's awaiting a bile duct stent and will hopefully start chemo shortly after. Having gone to the doctors with no symptoms other than jaundice on Monday,...
Hello, my Mum has been in hospital over the last several weeks investigating a mass in her liver and bile duct region which they now believe is cancer following scans and suspicious 'inconclusive' biopsy results from drained fluid (ascites). The...
Hi everyone I'm wondering if anyone can offer any advice at all please? We are literally falling apart whilst at the same time trying to be strong for my dad. My amazing dad (70) got diagnosed with bile duct cancer last week with spots on his liver...
