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 Bile Duct Cancer

Bile Duct CancerHighly experienced at diagnosing and treating bile duct cancer, City of Hope brings an aggressive, multidisciplinary approach to caring for people with the disease, offering them and their loved ones the most positive outcomes possible.

Through our clinical trials program – one of the most extensive in the nation – bile duct cancer patients can often access promising new anticancer drugs and technologies not available elsewhere.
Diagnosing Bile Duct Cancer
View a list of diagnostic and staging tests used to diagnose bile duct cancer.
Bile Duct Cancer Resources
City of Hope is committed to the philosophy of healing the whole person throughout treatment and recovery from cancer. We offer a wide range of educational and support services for patients, their loved ones, and the community.
Bile Duct Cancer Treatment Options
At City of Hope, our goal is to ensure treatment is not only effective, but also comprehensive and compassionate. Our skilled team of specialists design customized treatment programs using the latest technologies and capabilities available.
About Bile Duct Cancer
Extrahepatic bile duct cancer, a rare cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the extrahepatic bile duct. The bile duct is a tube that connects the liver and the gallbladder to the small intestine.
Bile Duct Cancer Symptoms
Possible signs of extrahepatic bile duct cancer include jaundice and pain.
These and other symptoms may be caused by extrahepatic bile duct cancer or by other conditions. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:
  • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes).
  • Pain in the abdomen. 
  • Fever. 
  • Itchy skin.

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