On 8/23/2005 Elizabeth Ann wrote:
Hi, my name is Elizabeth -- my brother was just diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma - he's 48. I don't know too much about this cancer except it's rare and spreads fast. I feel so helpless -- his doctor prescribed my brother some chemotherapy medication (oral) but his doctor told us that this is not a cure that the chemo medication will or might slow down the growth but there is nothing else to be done. I'm having a hard time accepting this... there has to be some type of procedure out there that can help. If anyone could help me with some information, I would deeply appreciate it. As you all know, this is very hard to handle. Again; thanks for any info I can get.
i can relate to you Elizabeth.....my husband died very quickly when the cancer spread to the bile ducts through his liver.....and the next thing i knew ............he was gone..............just like that. i want you to know that you've got to remain strong.......this is a cancer that kills..... though i think the chemo therapy killed my husband.....within 6 weeks of treatment. Your in my prayers......and wish you the best. i'm here for ya...if you need to talk.
take care my friend,
stephie~