Biliary tract cancer

October 28, 2014
Dawn Gill, as told to Jo Cavallo

Taking Charge of Your Care

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For Dawn Gill, a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer sent her reeling. However, taking an active role in her care kept her positive and was key to her survival.

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Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma) - Types of Treatment

ON THIS PAGE: You will learn about the different treatments doctors use for people with bile duct cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.

This section explains the types of treatments, also known as therapies, that are the standard of care for bile duct cancer. “Standard of care” means the best treatments known. Information in this section is based on medical standards of care for bile duct cancer in the United States. Treatment options can vary from one place to another.

Gallbladder Cancer - Diagnosis

ON THIS PAGE: You will find a list of common tests, procedures, and scans that doctors use to find the cause of a medical problem. Use the menu to see other pages.

Doctors use many tests to find, or diagnose, cancer. They also do tests to learn if cancer has spread to another part of the body from where it started. If the cancer has spread, it is called metastasis. Doctors may also do tests to learn which treatments could work best.

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