Posts by Allison Deragon

Our conference is jam-packed with fun games, trivia and more. We’ve created several ways for you to feel involved and connect with other CCF friends.

We teamed up with Mill Pond Communications, with support from QED Theraputics and Bayer to create several patient-friendly videos explaining important topics about CCA.

World Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) Day is an international effort to raise much-needed awareness of CCA. This disease is increasing in incidence globally and we believe collaboration is crucial to move forward towards a cure.

This month, we invite everyone to participate in Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month. Let’s work together to raise much-needed awareness by shining a light on CCA throughout the world.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (GI ASCO) recognizes the important role clinical trials play in cancer advancements, especially GI cancers.

GI ASCO is a global symposium that delivers the latest and most innovative science, research, and multidisciplinary educational content in the GI cancers field.

You are the future of research, and we want you to know that your validated data matters. When you request your health records and share your data with Ciitizen, you are helping us find a cure for cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).

We hope you had a Happy New Year! Exciting things are happening at Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) this year, including celebrating our 15th Anniversary and more.

As 2020 comes to a close, there are a number of opportunities to support the work of the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Your Year-End Giving can make a long-term impact.

There is a lot of planning that goes on behind the scenes and we are working hard to make it the best conference yet. This week we are sharing 5 ways you can get involved with the 2021 Annual Conference now.

This holiday season, we are asking everyone to take part in our annual year-end holiday campaign called #CandlesForTheCure by lighting a virtual candle in honor or memory of friends or family who have been affected by cholangiocarcinoma.

Holiday sales events are happening from November 27th – December 1st. Need a housewarming gift? A sweatshirt or hat to keep you warm this winter? A stocking stuffer? Look no further than the CCF Awareness Store.

The reason the holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year” is that we’re reminded to be thankful, reflect on our blessings, and do acts of kindness that bless us in return. As the holiday season approaches celebrate the spirit of the season by giving back.

In our most recent November Volunteer Meeting, we discussed the newest projects that we are working on and how YOU can get involved. No matter your skills or availability, we have a place for you.

Need a housewarming gift? A sweatshirt or hat to keep you warm this winter? Look no further than the CCF Awareness Store. This week we’d like to highlight 5 of our newest items!

As we approach the end of the year and giving season, here are 5 great ways to support CCF in our mission to find a cure and improve the quality of life for patients.

The Holiday Season is approaching us and will be here before we know it. This week we’d like to share 5 ways you can get involved with the CCF community and help make a difference.

The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s Blog has been home to a variety of content ranging from patient perspectives to updates on medical advancements. Patients share news and personal anecdotes, and the blog also serves as a resource for you to familiarize themselves with the Foundation.

We want to make sure you’re in the know. This week we’d like to share 5 exciting events that are happening soon. Be sure to add these events to your calendar and share them with your friends and family.

Every contribution, regardless of size, makes a difference and is an investment in education, research, and advocacy to find a cure for cholangiocarcinoma.

Finding a cure is at the heart of all we do for our patients and clinical trials are essential to our mission. This week we’d like to share 5 resources that will help find the right clinical trial for you!

We cannot do this without your help! This week we’d like to share 5 ways YOU can get involved in Rare Cancer Day to help us spread awareness.

This week we’d like to share 5 resources that explain the benefits of nutrition while being treated for cancer.

In preparation for Grateful Patient Day, we’d like to share 5 ways you can share your gratitude for those that have helped in your cholangiocarcinoma journey – whether it be doctors, nurses, researchers, therapists, or technicians.

During our 2020 Annual conference, Incyte shared the results from a 700 patient survey. The survey found that the quality of life for patients with cholangiocarcinoma is heavily impacted by a host of symptoms and side effects, including depression that may be severe.

This week we’d like to offer 5 reliable resources to help navigate through depression.

We have some amazing events planned in the future that you’re going to want to be a part of. Whatever your personality or interest there is something for you.

This week we are sharing 5 upcoming events that you’ll want to add to your calendar.

Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) is a proud member of The Working Consistent Group. Together with 41 other advocacy organizations, we committed to clarifying and promoting consistent use of common terms for biomarker and germline genetic testing.

We are SO thankful for all of our volunteers who work tirelessly to support CCF in any way they can. “One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time.” This week we would like to highlight 5 events that our amazing volunteers put together.

Each week, we’re going to offer five tips that will help you stay educated, informed and hopeful about all things cholangiocarcinoma.

Our 2020 Annual Conference was unforgettable! We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all those who joined us online during the 2020 Virtual Annual Conference. Over 1,600 individuals from 49 states and 44 countries registered, which is 3x more than our previous conference!

During the conference, we presented exciting new research collaborations, programs, and more crucial information that will continue to move us toward better treatment options for patients.

If you missed it, we’d like to share 5 highlights from the conference.

Each week, we’re going to offer five tips that will help you stay educated, informed and hopeful about all things cholangiocarcinoma.

CCF’s Annual Conference has gone virtual, that means EVERYONE can attend!

In preparation, we’d like to share 5 things to do before the conference.

Each week, we’re going to offer five tips that will help you stay educated, informed and hopeful about all things cholangiocarcinoma.

CCF’s Annual Conference has gone virtual, that means EVERYONE can attend!

This week we present 5 ways you can win prizes at this year’s Annual Conference.