We actually buried my mom yesterday so you are probably wondering why I am here now. You see, mom got sick 10 weeks ago and had an exploratory laparotomy, but it took the pathologist almost 6 more weeks to get a definitive diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma with liver mets. At that point she was given 9-12 weeks prognosis from the time of surgery. She had one chemo treatment and decided to go on hospice care so she could remain at home. My sister and I cared for her around the clock for the last 9 weeks and she passed away last monday with our family by her side. It was a sad Christmas. i guess I am here now to just find out all that I can about this dreadful disease and because I don’t have anything to do with my hands now that she is gone.