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Hilar cholangiocarcinoma

Hyd_chikkadpally
Hyd_chikkadpally CSN Member Posts: 5
edited February 2018 in Liver Cancer #1

 

Hi, Last week, my dad (75 years) diagnosed with Hilar cholangiocarcinoma with preferential extension into the left ductal system. Doctor placed a stent in the bile duct to allow the bile to drain into the small intestine.

 

Yesterday's PET scan revealed that his cancer has spread to lungs and Colon. Doctor not advised for chemo or radiation therapy because of the side effects involved in those procedure and also considering the age of the patient. Thinking of taking second advice from a different cancer specialist.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

My dad lives in India (Hyderabad).

 

Regards,

 

Sri

 

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