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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🤚🏻 Five for Friday – Five Caregiver Perspectives

By Allison Deragon | November 4, 2022

Home / Blog / November is National Family Caregiver Month (NFCM)! The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation recognizes NFCM as a time to celebrate the contributions of caregivers.…

CCF’s Discussion Board

By Stacie Lindsey | November 2, 2022

Dear Friends, On October 12, 2005, my brother was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma. Thus began a journey I could not have foreseen. I was a stay-at-home…

Monthly Scientific Update – November 2022 (A recent study investigated the effects of PD-L1 expression on cancer cells and tumor-infiltrating immune cells in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (CCA))

By Reham Abdel-Wahab | November 2, 2022

PD-L1 on Tumor-Infiltrating Immune Cells: A Potential Prognostic Biomarker for Cholangiocarcinoma Kelly Butler, Dr. Reham Abdel-Wahab Patients may develop cancer when some organ cells acquire…

Patient Engagement and Cancer Genome Sequencing (PE-CGS) “Cancer Moonshot” Program

By Allison Deragon | October 31, 2022

The research team at Washington University School of Medicine and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center is partnering with the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation to launch the…

🤚🏻 Five for Friday – Meet Five CCA Physicians

By Allison Deragon | October 28, 2022

Home / Blog / The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation realizes that the fastest way to advance research is by working together. As the leading advocate for patients,…

🤚🏻 Five for Friday – Meet 5 CCA Scientists

By Allison Deragon | October 21, 2022

Home / Blog / Finding a cure for a disease as rare and complex as cholangiocarcinoma demands creative solutions. When clinicians, scientists, and researchers collaborate,…

Cure Cholangiocarcinoma Think Tank (C2T2)

By Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation | October 17, 2022

The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation has published a white paper from the first Cure Cholangiocarcinoma Think Tank (C2T2 ) meeting, which gathered 29 expert scientists and clinicians…

🤚🏻 Five for Friday – Meet Some of CCF’s Valued Experts

By Jennifer Weaver | October 14, 2022

Home / Blog / Collaboration is essential for cholangiocarcinoma research. This month, join us in appreciating our medical professionals. We are recognizing them each week…

Living with #CCAHope

By Allison Deragon | October 14, 2022

At the 9th Annual Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference, the communications team introduced a new social media campaign, “Living with #CCAHope.” CCF has been sharing stories of…

Happy Thanksgiving Canada

By Jane Bowers | October 10, 2022

Dear Friend, Last Canadian Thanksgiving, I enjoyed dinner with my family. It was a small gathering of my husband, mom, brother, and two adopted dogs.…

🤚🏻 Five for Friday – 6 CCF Accomplished Medical Professionals

By Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation | October 7, 2022

Home / Blog / CCF collaborates with many physicians, clinicians, and researchers whose accomplishments in the cholangiocarcinoma field have significantly contributed to the organization. This…

Man runs a marathon each month in honor of his wife, who has been diagnosed with rare bile duct cancer twice

By Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation | October 4, 2022

Delorean Ostrom’s ‘Racing for Hope’ campaign raises funds to advance cholangiocarcinoma research with proceeds benefiting the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Delorean Ostrom…