The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s Blog has been home to a variety of content ranging from patient perspectives to updates on medical advancements. Contributors like patients Christy Landon and Bekki Slater, along with caregivers Dave Fleischer and Jessica Thomas, share news and personal anecdotes. The blog serves as a resource to get familiar with the work of the Foundation. Keep an eye out for new posts as together we explore the world of cholangiocarcinoma and the tireless work towards a cure!
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Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Awards $250,000 Innovation Grant to Advance Rare Cancer Research with Funding from Bachrach Family Foundation
The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation announced the recipients of the 2024 Innovation Grant, generously funded by the Bachrach Family Foundation.
$550,000 in research grants awarded by the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
Research grants were made to support early-career, innovative researchers worldwide who are focused on studying cholangiocarcinoma at renowned institutions
The 2024 Mark R. Clements Award announced at the 11th Annual Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference
Awardees are honored for making significant contributions toward finding a cure for cholangiocarcinoma through advocacy, vision, innovation, and collaboration.
4th Annual Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Poster Abstract Awards
Three winners awarded for making significant contributions to research for a rare cancer known as cholangiocarcinoma
Softball Tournament Promotes Community Spirit and Builds on Special Memories
The second annual Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Softball Tournament organized by the Bryant Family was held in March 2024 in Colonial Heights, Virginia.
Winter 2023-2024 Community Fundraiser Highlights
This winter, our Community Fundraisers created new ways to raise funds for much-needed research and programs and to shine a spotlight on cholangiocarcinoma awareness.
Scientific Update: Webinar Recap – Immunotherapy Insights for Cholangiocarcinoma
In a recent CCF webinar, Dr. Haley Ellis provided an overview of recent advances in immunotherapy for cholangiocarcinoma.
Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month Highlights 2024
Awareness Month 2024 was the most inspiring yet! Thank you to all who participated in Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month this past February!
Scientific Update: FGFR2 Pathway Activation as a Therapeutic Biomarker for FGFR2 Inhibitors
Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) is among cholangiocarcinoma’s most frequently altered genes.
From Football to Fine Art – A family finds creative ways to raise funds and awareness
In the summer of 2022, Taylor’s family received devastating news: her dad had been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma
Strength in Community, Hope in Research: Creating a World Free of Cholangiocarcinoma
In October of 2005, my brother, Mark, was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the bile duct, at the age of 38.
Scientific Update: Phase II Study of a Novel Immunotherapy Combination for Cholangiocarcinoma
The first line of treatment for unresectable cholangiocarcinoma is gemcitabine plus cisplatin…