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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Webinar: The RELEASE trial and the technology behind
This webinar is intended for patients with inoperable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) who consider enrolment into a clinical trial.
CCF wants you to join it’s first ever Turkey Trot
Join the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s first Virtual Turkey Trot Run/Bike/Walk! TeamCCF and the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation are hosting their 1st Annual Virtual Turkey Trot. It is open…
Roz Kuvakos, A Life Rooted in Aloha
Roz has always been very healthy and active, especially among us sibs, and the news of her having cholangio took us by storm. Being the first born, her “to do” list began to grow: schedule doctor appointments, research on how to fight this unknown disease…
Five for Friday – 5 of our latest blog posts
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.
2021 Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s Annual Conference
We are pleased to announce that the 8th Annual Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference will be held virtually March 31st- April 2nd, 2021. John Bridgewater, MD, PhD of the UCL Cancer Institute, London and Funda Meric-Bernstram, MD of MD Anderson Cancer Center will Co-Chair the event.
Five for Friday – 5 exciting events that are happening soon
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.
2021 Cholangiocarcinoma Annual Conference to be held March 31 Through April 2, 2021
Drs. Bridgewater and Meric-Bernstram to Chair The 8th Annual Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference will be held virtually March 31st- April 2nd, 2021. John Bridgewater, MD, PhD…
FB Live: Living with Cholangiocarcinoma – Journey to Diagnosis & Beyond
Facebook Live event, “Living with Cholangiocarcinoma – Journey to Diagnosis & Beyond.” We hope you tune in to hear from those in the #cholangiocarcinoma community!
Should I get a Second Opinion?
Mike Shane Memorial Fund (MSMF) just recently turned one! In the past year MSMF has helped 7 cholangiocarcinoma patients get a second opinion. All donations they receive go to second opinions.
Biomarker reveals how aggressive biliary tract cancer is in patients
As biliary tract cancer (BTC) patients typically survive less than one year on standard-of-care chemotherapy, adapting prognostic biomarkers to guide their management remains challenging.
Five for Friday – a few ways you can easily give back to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
Every contribution, regardless of size, makes a difference and is an investment in education, research, and advocacy to find a cure for cholangiocarcinoma.
Five for Friday – 5 resources that will help find the right clinical trial for you
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!