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ERCP @ Duke tomorrow – I felt my health was generally good, discovered some blood in urine and very loose stool, loss of appetite and tinge of yellow skin some days. I got myself to my primary care Dr. within 3 days and he sent me to gastro Dr. within 10 days. CT and MRI of abdomen produced diagnosis of Cholangiocarcinoma of biliary tract. They said they would schedule ERCP procedure, however that seems to have fallen through the cracks with their office staff. I called Duke and got records sent to them and got appt. in 2 days for the following week. I am 71 years old and have a fairly active life walking my dogs, cooking and taking care of my home. I no longer see blood in my urine and I have got the loose stool under control with a small amount of plain full fat yogurt for probiotic daily. I have no pain and feel generally good, except for lack of appetite. I am puzzled by the diagnosis and hope for the best so that I can be here to care for my dogs as long as possible.