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 – Do the Five!
Each week, we’re going to offer five ways you can fight COVID-19, overcome the fear of the unknown and deal with the uncertainty of this situation.
This week, DO THE FIVE to help stop the disease.
We’re here for you
In this uncertain time, we want you to know, wherever you are that we are with you. Distance and physical separation cannot break the bonds we have made in this community.
Dealing with Uncertainty
During this tumultuous time, Dr. Geret Giles offers some advice on how to deal with uncertainty.
Dr. Geret Giles is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Pleasant Grove, Utah…
What is TeamCCF?
TeamCCF began in 2016 as a way to raise money through athletic events for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Since its inception, TeamCCF has participated in the…
What is TeamCCF?
TeamCCF began in 2016 as a way to raise money through athletic events for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Since its inception, TeamCCF has participated in the…
Musically Inclined Patients & Survivors- This is for you!
We wanted to share an exciting new program that our friends at Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) recently launched. The SU2C Canada Kate McGarrigle Fund…
My 15 years with CCA
My story begins back in 2005. I was pregnant with my oldest son Dylan and had a very normal pregnancy. He was born on March…
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.…