Spanish speaking members

Hola Samieles,

Bienvenido a nuestra comunidad.  Espero que otras colegas con más dominio de español también puedan contestar.

Lo siento mucho que su padre ha recibido un diagnosis de cholangiocarcinoma.  En EEUU lo más frecuente es primero averiguar si seria posible remover el cancer con cirugía, y si no, pensar en tratamiento con quimioterapia.  Como cholangiocarcinoma es un tipo de cancer no muy común, es importante buscar médicos especialistas con experiencia.  Una segunda opinión valdría la pena si tienen dudas en cuanto a lo que dice el oncólogo.

Ojalá que Ud. y su padre puedan encontrar médicos especialistas y más información sobre opciones de tratamiento. Voy a ver que información tenemos en español para ayudarles.

Atentamente, Mary

Repeating in English what I wrote above in my not very fluent Spanish.  Samieles writes that his father has been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, but has not been offered any treatment because the doctor said nothing could be done medically. He is wondering about seeking a second opinion.  So far, his father is feeling well.

Hi Samieles,

Welcome to our community.  I hope that other colleagues with more command of Spanish can also respond.

I am very sorry that your father has been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma.  In the United States, most frequently it is first considered whether surgery is possible to remove the cancer, and if not, chemotherapy may be considered.  Since cholangiocarcinoma is not a common type of cancer, it is important to look for experienced medical specialists.  A second opinion may be worthwhile if you have doubts about what the oncologist is saying.

I hope you and your father can find more information on medical specialists and treatment options.  I will see if we have information in Spanish to help you.

Regards, Mary

This is great! Thank you!! I speak Spanish too and can be of help whenever possible 😊