Newly Diagnosed with gallbladder or bile duct cancer?
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Gallbladder and bile duct cancers can feel overwhelming but staying organized and informed can help you understand your diagnosis and take an active role in your care. Keep track of important phone numbers, treatment plans, symptoms, medications, and test results. Use these tools to stay prepared for appointments and bring your notes with you each time. Being engaged in your care helps you and your healthcare team make the best decisions together.
Understanding Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancer
Gallbladder and bile duct cancers begin in the biliary system, which includes the gallbladder and ducts that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. Bile helps the body digest fats. These cancers often develop quietly without early symptoms and may be diagnosed later when symptoms become noticeable.
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/gallbladder-cancer.html
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/gallbladder-cancer
Feel prepared for every appointment
Carrying the right information can empower you during your cancer care journey. Use these tools to help organize this information so you can be an active participant in your cancer care.
Keep them handy for use at home and bring them along to your doctor visits and other medical appointments.