Newly diagnosed inoperable CC

Hi Pgaska,

Sorry to hear that you have not had much success so far in searching for surgeons yet, but please do not give up hope. I can’t really suggest any other surgeons in the US as I am in the UK. But hopefully some of the other members may chime in with some other suggestions. Have any of the surgeons spoken with you about the possibilty of attempting surgery if the chemo can shrink some of the your mums tumours? I know that feeling of frustration and I guess that that is something that most of us have experienced. But please do not give up hope and remember that we are all here for you. How is your mum handling the Gemzar?

Best wishes to you and your mum,

Gavin

Hi Pgaska,

I am sorry to hear this news. Has your mum thought about seeking a second or even a third opinion as to whether surgery would be possible? We have members here who they or their loved ones were told initially that surgery was not an option for them to then seek other opinions and then find that some were able to have surgery. Hopefully others will be along soon to offer their opinions on who they sought out to seek further opinions on surgery. Also, what other treatments has your mums doctors talked with you about now?

Best wishes to you and your mum,

Gavin

Hi Pgaska,

In addition to the link that Marion has given you, this one may be of use as well. It is a list of some of the major treatment centres in the USA.

http://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/majorcancercenters.htm

I hope that you manage to find some help for your mum. Please let us know how you get on.

Best wishes to you and your mum,

Gavin