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Cholangiocarcinoma - Bile Duct Cancer - anyone else dealing with this?
Liver Cancer | Last Active: Oct 2 4:33pm | Replies (219)Comment receiving replies
My FIL was recently hospitalized and they found a tumor on his liver. They diagnosed it as Non small cell lung cancer but his bone and lung scan came back great. Has anyone else come across something like this. Is it even possible? His Physician doesn’t have answers and he doesn’t see the Oncologist for 3 weeks.
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After many call we have found that it is non small cell carcinoma on the liver duct (cholangiocarcinoma). Very fatal and rare. He doesn’t see the Oncologist for 2 more weeks so no plan of care yet. My FIL doesn’t want to tell the family yet esp my MIL as she has health issues of her own. So we’re just waiting and praying. It’s hard, but we have to respect his wishes.
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@lilbit78, I'm sorry that your family is dealing with this, as any cancer diagnosis can be devastating for everyone involved. Lung cancer with no primary tumor in the lung is rare, but where the human body is concerned, I've learned that anything's possible. We're all unique, with unique stories. I'm assuming that a biopsy of the liver was completed, and they identified the cells as non-small cell lung cancer. The oncology appointment is a good next step. Depending on the tests that were already run, they may want a new CT or PET scan, then they'll likely develop a plan. Waiting can be part of the diagnosis and treatment process, but it's never easy. How is your family handling the news?