Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) is a cancer of the bile duct and liver. A person can seem
healthy and or can have a variety of symptoms such as weight loss bloating abdominal pain
jaundice (yellowing of the skin and or eyes) itchy skin dark urine and or pale stools. The
location of the tumor within the liver bile duct and its size and spread to other areas of the
body will determine the cancer treatment plan. Treatment options may include surgery
chemotherapy radiotherapy liver transplant targeted therapies and clinical trials. This book
aims to help patients understand their options enabling informed decisions in conjunction
with their doctor and other members of the medical team about their cancer treatment. Table of
Contents: - Understanding cholangiocarcinoma - How does cholangiocarcinoma develop? - Symptoms
- Seeing your doctor - Diagnostic tests and procedures - Staging - Biomarker testing -
Multidisciplinary teams and tumor boards - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Systemic therapy -
Treatments and schedules - Infusion therapy - Clinical trials - What new treatments are being
studied? - Targeted treatments - Taking part in research - Palliative procedures - Stents -
Reducing side effects - Follow-up care - Outlook - If treatment is unsuccessful - Coping -
Being supported - What can I do to help myself?
