Thursday 21 August 2025
Bile duct cancer, also known as Cholangiocarcinoma, is a cancer that is found in the bile duct. The bile ducts are part of the digestive system and carry a substance called bile that helps digest the food in the body.
Cancer Research UK have put together this useful video that explains more about the gallbladder and bile ducts and the types of bile duct cancers.
There is more information about bile duct cancer on the following websites:
Cancer Research UK | Bile duct cancer
Guts Charity | Bile Duct Cancer | Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Support
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