Just diagnosed with bile duct cancer, cholangiocarcinoma

Hi

I live in Cornwall and just found out I've got bile duct cancer.  I've been waiting for a diagnosis since April, and I found out talking with my consultant, who thought I already knew.  It had been very difficult to speak to any doctor or consultant, as they are often so involved in treatment tests and operations that having time to speak to patients is difficult down here in Cornwall. 

Does anyone else here have the same cancer at all?  Is live to hear others experiences.  I know the outlook isn't good, but I'm staying positive at the moment. 

Thanks for reading 

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  • Hi GrandmaJ,

    Firstly I hope you are getting on OK and I'm sorry to hear it took so long to get some answers. Hopefully now you've spoken to the doctor you have a better idea of any next steps.

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  • Hi GrandmaJ,

    Firstly I hope you are getting on OK and I'm sorry to hear it took so long to get some answers. Hopefully now you've spoken to the doctor you have a better idea of any next steps.

    My reply here will boost your post, meaning a few more people should see it and so hopefully you'll get some more replies soon.

    You can also search the forum - using the bar at the top of the page - for other relevant discussions on here, if you would like to. It looks like there are a few other similar discussions.

    We're always here for support on the forum if you need it.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Thank you Ben for your reply.... 

    I feel a bit shell shocked, and that although I still don't have any accurate histology, I'm still told that my life is now limited.  Can't really take it in, and not sure what to do or think.  I realise that it's a rare cancer and there will be few that have had any experience of it.  Just not sure where to go from here.

    I have been reassured that I will get treatment next month, but that it won't save my life... I'm so gutted!