Cancer

Bile Duct Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Biliary System: Anatomy and Functions in Overview Detailed anatomical description of the biliary system, including a full-color labeled illustration. ...more  Bile Duct Cancer: Introduction in Overview  Bile Duct Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bile duct cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. ...more  Abdominal Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test. ...more  Bile Duct Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis, Deciding on Treatment The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer and where it is. ...more  Bile Duct Cancer: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily life, including your diet, and how you will look and feel after treatment. Ask how successful the treatment is expected to be, and what the risks and possible side effects are. ...more  Bile Duct Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy (or chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells....more  Bile Duct Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Radiation  Bile Duct Cancer: Surgery in Surgery Surgery is often the first choice to treat bile duct cancer. The goal is to remove all of the cancer. ...more  Bile Duct Cancer: Stent or Catheter Placement in Other Treatments In some cases of bile duct cancer, the cancer may block the bile duct. The healthcare provider may put in a stent or a catheter to help clear the duct. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Bile Duct Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Bile duct cancer is rare. It starts in the cells of the bile ducts. The bile ducts are a network of tiny tubes that connect the liver and the gallbladder to the small intestine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more