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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$500,000 in research grants awarded by the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
$500,000 in research grants awarded by the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Research grants were made to support early-career, innovative researchers worldwide who are focused on studying cholangiocarcinoma…
2023 Mark R. Clements Award announced at the 10th Annual Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference
Award winners are honored for making significant contributions toward finding a cure for cholangiocarcinoma through advocacy, vision, innovation, and collaboration. The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation announced its…
🙌 Ten for Friday – 10 ways to get involved at the 10th Annual Conference
Home / Blog / The 10th Annual Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference starts Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The virtual platform opens at 8:00 a.m. (MDT) on Monday,…
Monthly Scientific Update – April 2023
Radiomics Models May Help Identify Candidates for Surgery Most cholangiocarcinoma tumors are unfortunately detected at advanced stages, but surgical resection is sometimes possible for earlier-stage…
10th Annual Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference features expert speakers from around the world
Mark R. Clements awards to be bestowed to four individuals at the conference, April. 12-14th SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The 10th Annual Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation…
🤚🏻 Five for Friday – 5 resources to learn how volunteers make a difference
Home / Blog / April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Join the Foundation in celebrating the work of CCF volunteers and consider how you can…
Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month Highlights 2023
Awareness Month 2023 was the most impactful yet! Thank you to all who participated in Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month this past February! You spread awareness, hope,…
🤚🏻 Five for Friday – 5 Ways to Prepare for the 10th Annual Conference
Home / Blog / CCF’s 10th Annual Conference is less than a month away! The Foundation looks forward to uniting with our community, which is fearlessly working…
🤚🏻 Five for Friday – 5 Nutrition Resources
Home / Blog / Happy National Nutrition Month! “As a cholangiocarcinoma cancer patient myself, I know how curious and eager our patients are to learn…
CCF CARE Teams 2023: Greetings From The Volunteer State
Have you ever wondered how Tennessee became known as the “Volunteer State”? Well, it goes back to the War of 1812 and then again during…
Monthly Scientific Update – March 2023
Asbestos and Cholangiocarcinoma: A Pilot Study Kelly Butler Asbestos is a mineral-derived carcinogen linked to multiple human cancers. Although asbestos has been removed from thousands…
🤚🏻 Five for Friday – 5 TeamCCF Stories
Home / Blog / TeamCCF began in 2016 as a way to raise money through athletic events for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Bibs for this year’s…