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!

We're always looking to share good news. If you have something you'd like to share, please reach out to Allison Deragon.

Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Consortium Moves to Clarify and Promote Consistent Use of Common Terms for Biomarker and Germline Genetic Testing

By Allison Deragon | July 7, 2020

Improved Communication Is Vital Between Patients and Providers About Testing Needs WASHINGTON, DC (July 7, 2020) — A LUNGevity Foundation-led consortium of 41 leading patient…

Two webinars this week!

By Rick Pollock | July 6, 2020

Please join us this Thursday, July 9 for two events with our partners at Ciitizen! As part of the CCF Webinar Series, we will start with an educational…

Five for Friday – 5 things to do before the conference

By Allison Deragon | July 3, 2020

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.

CCF is hosting a Lip Sync Battle!

By Rick Pollock | July 2, 2020

July is here, and the 2020 Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s Virtual Conference is just weeks away. CCF plans on having some fun during the conference! We’re excited…

Five for Friday – 5 ways you can win prizes at this year’s Annual Conference

By Allison Deragon | June 26, 2020

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.

CCF Webinar Series : July’s Patient Support Group

By Rick Pollock | June 26, 2020

We’ve loved connecting with you each week and hope you’ll continue to do so. Our Weekly Webinars provide our CCF community with the latest information and updates…

Complete a 5-minute COVID survey for a chance to win CCF Gear

By Rick Pollock | June 24, 2020

The COVID 19 pandemic is the most wide-reaching and devastating public health event of our lifetimes. It has reached nearly every corner of the globe.…

Webinar: Clinical Trials 101

By Rick Pollock | June 23, 2020

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation is here for you! We’ve loved connecting with you each week and hope you’ll continue to do…

Five for Friday – 5 ways you can get involved with Moving for the Cure

By Allison Deragon | June 19, 2020

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

CCF is holding it’s first athletic fundraiser: Moving for the Cure! Enjoy any activity, anywhere, and raise money for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. All ages and athletic abilities can participate.

This week we present 5 ways you can get involved with Moving for the Cure.

CCF Webinar Series : 6/18 Caregiver Support Group

By Rick Pollock | June 16, 2020

Please join us this Thursday, June 18 for a Caregiver Only Support Group led by Katie Glenn. This session is not recorded and is intended as a safe open forum. Caregivers only, please

Five (really, eight) for Friday – 5(+3) reasons why this is a can’t miss conference

By Allison Deragon | June 12, 2020

For this week’s “5 for Friday”, we changed it up a little bit! We’re proud to present 5 (+3) reasons why this is a can’t-miss conference!

#MapItForward & the Real World Genomics Study Launch!

By Rick Pollock | June 11, 2020

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Register Here What is #MapItForward & the Real World Genomics Study Recent medical advances support the need for all cholangiocarcinoma…