Hi,
I am 67 years old and was diagnosed in January 2023.
Prehillar cholangiocarcinoma stage 3B, unresectable 3 cm tumor.
Went through 16 sessions of 3 drug infusions and 30 sessions of radiation, then, maintenance chemo.
In December 2023, I was approved for living doner liver transplant.
Pre-surgery laparoscopy showed no metastasis to lymph nodes or other organs.
I had a successful 15.1/2 hour surgery in jan 2024. Tough recovery.
Then, 6 months of capecitabine 2000 mg, twice a day to minimize the risk of recurrence.
I am doing well but my oncologist warns me that I have high risk of recurrence.
Mayo data give a %30 chance of recurrence.
I wish everyone the same successful journey that I have had so far.
Optimistic about future .
Thanks