Choli-Docco Cyst On Bile Duct?

This is my first message, I have been reading the information in Cancer Compass, particularly Bile Duct Cancer.

I'm a single mother with three fairly young daughters and after relentless persistance for pain in my abdominal area I finally was diagnosed with a Choli Docco Cyst in my Bile Duct on the Pancreatic side.  My Doctors concluded that the Cyst could be removed which required a Re-Sectioning of my Bile Duct (Which means they cut out the bile duct and replaced it with my intestines).  After the surgery, I was advised the tumor was cancerous and is a type that can spread; however, the lymph nodes were removed around the area and did not show any cancer. 

I keep reading about everyone with Bile Duct Cancer is passing away.  Does anyone else know anything about this type of Cancer?  The only thing my "Surgeon" has me do is a Liver Function Test once or twice a year.  Should I be doing something else? Thanks for any information you might have! 

Gina in TX

On 7/20/2007 Gina1 wrote:

This is my first message, I have been reading the information in Cancer Compass, particularly Bile Duct Cancer.

I'm a single mother with three fairly young daughters and after relentless persistance for pain in my abdominal area I finally was diagnosed with a Choli Docco Cyst in my Bile Duct on the Pancreatic side.  My Doctors concluded that the Cyst could be removed which required a Re-Sectioning of my Bile Duct (Which means they cut out the bile duct and replaced it with my intestines).  After the surgery, I was advised the tumor was cancerous and is a type that can spread; however, the lymph nodes were removed around the area and did not show any cancer. 

I keep reading about everyone with Bile Duct Cancer is passing away.  Does anyone else know anything about this type of Cancer?  The only thing my "Surgeon" has me do is a Liver Function Test once or twice a year.  Should I be doing something else? Thanks for any information you might have! 

Gina in TX

 

Hi Gina,

From what I read from your message, you could be one of the few "lucky ones" to have had surgery and the cancer removed. It is normal that your liver function keeps being checked. This way they can discover possible return of the disease.

I advise you to eat as healthy as possible, with lots of vegetables and fruits and fresh fruit juices. Try to avoid fat and sugar as much as possible.

I very much wish you will keep doing well.

Kind regards,

Iris.

Hi Iris,

Thank you for your reply, I thank God everyday I am here, I just havent found much information out about my type of cancer or the re-sectioning.  I thank you though for your kind words! And yes, a lot of vegetables!!!

Thanks again,

Gina