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Biliary System: Anatomy and Functions
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Detailed anatomical description of the biliary system, including a full-color labeled illustration.
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Bile Duct Cancer: Introduction
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Overview
Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. To help understand what happens when you have cancer, it helps to look at how your body normally works.
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Bile Duct Cancer: Risk Factors
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Having certain bile duct or liver diseases can make it more likely for you to develop bile duct cancer.
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Bile Duct Cancer: Symptoms
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A person with bile duct cancer may have just 1 or several symptoms. It depends on where the cancer is growing. Read on to learn more.
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Ampullary Cancer
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Detailed information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ampullary cancer.
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Bile Duct Cancer: Diagnosis
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bile duct cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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Abdominal Ultrasound
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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.
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CT Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract
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A CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.
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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
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Understanding Your Diagnosis
Learn details about ERCP, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.
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Bile Duct Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis
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Understanding Your Diagnosis
After a diagnosis of bile duct cancer, you will likely need other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer.
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Bile Duct Cancer: Newly Diagnosed
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Understanding Your Diagnosis
Your healthcare team will include several specialists. They will answer any questions you may have.
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Bile Duct Cancer: Stages
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Understanding Your Diagnosis
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.
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Bile Duct Cancer: Treatment Questions
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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.
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Bile Duct Cancer: Stages
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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.
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Managing Side Effects
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General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment
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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.
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Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue
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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.
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Bile Duct Cancer: Overview
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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.
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