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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
There was a second opinion and confirmed that indeed intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer is my cancer diagnosis.
I have an appointment with my oncologist on Thursday, June 1 to discuss further the condition as well as potential treatment. According to his write-up after my initial consultation, he is leaning towards multi agent therapies: fluoroucil, capecitabine, gemcitabine, cisplatin, durvalumab, checkpoint inhibition.
He had also indicated that is incurable and I am not a candidate for surgery though I might be a candidate for a clinical trial.
I am looking for alternative treatment as opposed to the classic chemo. What are my options?
Thank you.
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@edie78t, thanks for the additional information. As you prepare to discuss options with your oncologist, you might find this list of treatment option on Mayo Clinic's website helpful:
- Diagnosis & Treatment https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cholangiocarcinoma/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352413
I hope this helps you to get your questions ready and to ask about the pros and cons of various treatment types and why a treatment may or may not be suitable for you.