CancerCompass message board discussion started by Deb in pa on 9/6/2005 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,2885,0.htm Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I am new here. My dad just found out he has bile duct cancer. It is located at the top near the fork. Not sure of the stage yet. He found out after having an ERCP. The problem is that the ERCP also made him develop a severe case of pancreatitis, which is still keeping him in the hospital. They are suggesting that once he is "healthy", he seek treatment by a specialist since he is at a community hospital. He is located in FL. The doctor has suggested Moffitt in Tampa. I live in Philadelphia, PA, my brother lives in Chicago, and my sister lives in Columbus, OH. Does anyone know the best specialists in any of these places? Thanks! ~Deb Deb in pa Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Call MD Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando Florida. Dean in Georgia Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT This is the e-mail address to a researcher @ Virginia Commonwealth University. He is personable and knowledgeable in the area of cholangiocarcinoma. He would be able to give you sound advice. Alphonse E. Sirica E-mail Address(es): --- Message edited by CancerCompass staff: for personal protection, email address removed. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html --- Faith22 Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Deb, Read through the posts in this section and in the gallbladder cancer section. Many doctors are mentioned. Sloan-Kettering in New York and the James Cancer center at Ohio State are two more. MD Anderson has an excellent reputation. Get several opinions and find a doctor who specializes in this cancer. Rick Wamba138 Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Thanks for all the recommendations. I will be following up on them (and some others too). Does anyone have any personal experience with Dr. Mark Talamonti from Northwestern in Chicago? ~Deb Deb in pa Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT