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 Sarah Bennett, Cait Telaak, Helen Scott, Susan Braden, George Riddle, Lisa Layton, and Marcia Van Gorden share news and personal anecdotes, and the blog also serves as a resource for you to familiarize themselves with the Foundation. Keep an eye out for new posts as together we explore the world of Cholangiocarcinoma and the tireless work towards a cure!
February 12th is World Cholangiocarcinoma Day!
February 12th, 2020 – Six charities from around the world have joined together to celebrate World Cholangiocarcinoma Day. Cholangiocarcinoma, a highly lethal cancer with poor…
Why Brad and Geri Clements Gave $100K to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation for Research
“A big reason for our donation is the love we have for Stacie and everything she has done for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) and the…
2020 Annual Conference Patient Scholarship
The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation is pleased to announce its 7th Annual International Conference scheduled for April 1-3, 2020 in Salt Lake City. Because patients living with…
Bachini-Keifer Fund
An unspeakable loss has affected the cholangiocarcinoma world on Friday, January 10, 2020. Melinda Bachini, our beloved patient advocate, tragically lost her son, Skylar Evan…
Can a “Silent Killer” be Beaten by Better Data?
Is the secret to combating a “silent killer” hiding in our health data? That’s what we have been teaming with Komodo Health to find out.…
2020 Pacific Northwest Cholangiocarcinoma Regional Symposium
Join us for an afternoon dedicated to the science of cholangiocarcinoma. The symposium will include presentations from area clinicians highlighting their work in cholangiocarcinoma. You…
Giving Thanks by Giving Back
By joining our CCF Patient Registry, your un-identified health information will provide important data to researchers to better understand cholangiocarcinoma and help develop new treatment options. Adding…
ThanksGiving, ThanksLiving
Now it begins. Thanksgiving. Giving Thanks. Food, Family, Friends, Fun. Turkey, Traditions, Touchdowns, Travel. Tension?! I remember a little of what I think I learned…
#GivingTuesday 2019
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” Last year on Giving Tuesday, people came together on Facebook to…
Everything Happens for a Reason
About a month ago my dad got a Facebook message from Carlos, a good friend living in Guatemala. He mentioned that he was coming to…
Mike Shane Memorial Fund
The Mike Shane Memorial Fund helps reduce financial barriers for patients who need a second opinion on their initial diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma*. Purview, a global…
Oktoberfest 2019
On September 21, 2019 Heidi Rhea’s dream of having a successful and lively family friendly Oktoberfest celebration, in support of the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF), came…
